CVE-2026-28417

4.4 MEDIUM 1% exploit odds Fix listed Injection Web app

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 1.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-02-27 22:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 10:28 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.4 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2026-02-27 22:16 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 10:28 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-86
Record status: Analyzed

Affected

Vim < 9.2.0073

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.4

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: Low
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record