CVE-2026-33412
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Command Injection in Vim glob() Function Allows Arbitrary Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-03-24

Last updated on: 2026-03-25

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0202, a command injection vulnerability exists in Vim's glob() function on Unix-like systems. By including a newline character (\n) in a pattern passed to glob(), an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary shell commands. This vulnerability depends on the user's 'shell' setting. This issue has been patched in version 9.2.0202.
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Published
2026-03-24
Last Modified
2026-03-25
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-24
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-33412
EUVD
EUVD-2026-14998
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Vendor Product Version / Range
vim vim to 9.2.0202 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the glob() function of the Vim text editor on Unix-like systems prior to version 9.2.0202. An attacker can include a newline character (\n) in a pattern passed to the glob() function, which may allow them to execute arbitrary shell commands. The exploitability depends on the user's 'shell' setting.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands with the privileges of the user running Vim. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as modifying files, stealing data, or further compromising the system.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade Vim to version 9.2.0202 or later, where the issue has been patched.

Avoid using untrusted input in the glob() function, especially patterns containing newline characters, until the update is applied.

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