CVE-2026-42307

Published: Mag 09, 2026 Last Modified: Mag 09, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 4,4
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: none

Description

AI Translation Available

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0383, 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 sftp:// or file:// protocol handlers), an attacker can execute arbitrary shell commands with the privileges of the Vim process. This issue has been patched in version 9.2.0383.

78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Stable
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Availability Non-Repudiation
Potential Impacts:
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Read Files Or Directories Modify Files Or Directories Read Application Data Modify Application Data Hide Activities
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML, Not Technology-Specific, Web Server
Likelihood of Exploit: High
View CWE Details
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/405e2fb6d54d5653523809e28…
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/405e2fb6d54d5653523809e2853d99d1c000a5fc
https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0383
https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0383
https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-85ch-p2…
https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-85ch-p2qr-m5gx