Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0073, 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 `scp://` protocol handler), an attacker can execute arbitrary shell commands with the privileges of the Vim process. Version 9.2.0073 fixes the issue.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79348dbbc09332130f4c860 | Patch |
| https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0073 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-m3xh-9434-g336 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/27/6 | Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
03 Mar 2026, 17:50
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| References | () https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79348dbbc09332130f4c860 - Patch | |
| References | () https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0073 - Release Notes | |
| References | () https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-m3xh-9434-g336 - Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/27/6 - Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory | |
| First Time |
Vim vim
Vim |
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| CWE | CWE-78 | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
28 Feb 2026, 01:16
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27 Feb 2026, 22:16
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-02-27 22:16
Updated : 2026-03-03 17:50
NVD link : CVE-2026-28417
Mitre link : CVE-2026-28417
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-28417
JSON object : View
Products Affected
vim
- vim