CVE-2026-55895

High

Description

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0663, a Vimscript code injection vulnerability exists in s:NetrwLocalRmFile() in the netrw plugin (runtime/pack/dist/opt/netrw/autoload/netrw.vim) when deleting a local file from the browser. A filename derived from the buffer's directory listing is interpolated into an Ex command line passed to :execute with only the backslash character escaped, allowing a crafted filename containing a bar (|) to terminate the intended command and execute arbitrary Vimscript, including shell commands via :call system() and :!. This vulnerability is fixed in 9.2.0663.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductVim
PublishedJun 25, 2026
First seenJun 25, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • vim vim9.2.0663 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
vim vimv < 9.2.06639.2.0663

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CVE-2026-55895 · Vim · Dark Radar