CVE-2026-51401
High
Description
An issue in Vim Project v9.2.0389 and earlier allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the vms_fixfilename() function within file vim/src/os_vms.c
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.7
Exploit probability—
ProductVim
PublishedAug 4, 2026
First seenAug 4, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-94Code injection
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vim vim | v ≤ 9.2.0389 | — |
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