CVE-2026-42307
Medium
Description
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0383, an OS command injection vulnerability exists in the netrw standard plugin bundled with Vim. By inducing a user to open a crafted URL (e.g., using the sftp:// or file:// protocol handlers), an attacker can execute arbitrary shell commands with the privileges of the Vim process. This issue has been patched in version 9.2.0383.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.4
Exploit probability—
ProductVim
PublishedMay 8, 2026
First seenMay 8, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-78OS command injection
How to fix
Update
- vim vim9.2.0383 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vim vim | v < 9.2.0383 | 9.2.0383 |
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