CVE-2026-28417

low-risk

Published 2026-02-27

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.

Do I need to act?

0.01% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 4.4/10 Medium

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Vim

Affected Vendors

Vim

References (4)

Patch https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79348dbbc09332130f4c860

Release Notes https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0073

Patch https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-m3xh-9434-g336

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/27/6

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low-risk

Severity 15/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal