CVE-2026-43961

Published: Ago 19, 2026 Last Modified: Ago 19, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,8
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

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A flaw was found in Vim's netrw plugin. A crafted filename containing quote characters and expression fragments can break out of the quoted context during mark/unmark operations, allowing arbitrary Vimscript execution. This can be leveraged to run shell commands with the privileges of the user running Vim.

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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control Integrity Confidentiality Availability Non-Repudiation
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Hide Activities
Applicable Platforms
Languages: Interpreted
Technologies: AI/ML
Likelihood of Exploit: Medium
View CWE Details
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/14/7
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/14/7
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-43961
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-43961
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2460434
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2460434
https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-66hr-7p…
https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-66hr-7p6x-x5j3