CVE-2026-42307
Command Injection in Vim Text Editor via Netrw Plugin
Publication date: 2026-05-08
Last updated on: 2026-05-08
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| vim | vim | to 9.2.0383 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the netrw standard plugin bundled with Vim, an open source command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0383, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted URL using protocols like sftp:// or file://. Doing so allows the attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands with the same privileges as the Vim process.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to run arbitrary shell commands on your system with the privileges of the Vim process. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as modifying files, stealing data, or further compromising the system depending on the permissions Vim has.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update Vim to version 9.2.0383 or later, where the OS command injection issue in the netrw plugin has been patched.