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CVE-2026-47162

Vim code injection

8.8 HIGHEPSS 0.26%
  1. Published11 Jun 2026

Description

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0495, a Vimscript code injection vulnerability exists in s:NetrwBookHistSave() in the netrw plugin (runtime/pack/dist/opt/netrw/autoload/netrw.vim) when serializing browsed directory paths to the history file ~/.vim/.netrwhist. A directory name derived from the filesystem is interpolated into a single-quoted Vimscript string literal without escaping embedded single quotes, allowing a crafted directory name to break out of the string context and execute arbitrary Vimscript, including shell commands via system() and :!, the next time the history file is sourced. This issue has been patched in version 9.2.0495.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Vim< 9.2.0495

Remediation

Fixed in
Vim≥ 9.2.0495

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-47162 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-47162 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.26%.

How severe is CVE-2026-47162?

CVE-2026-47162 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-47162?

Affected products include Vim.

How do I fix CVE-2026-47162?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Vim 9.2.0495 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.