Vim up to 9.2.0271 File os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Vim up to 9.2.0271. The affected element is an unknown function of the component File Handler. The manipulation leads to os command injection. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-34714. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Vim up to 9.2.0271. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown code of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Vim before 9.2.0272 allows code execution that happens immediately upon opening a crafted file in the default configuration, because %{expr} injection occurs with tabpanel lacking P_MLE.

It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-34714 since 03/30/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 304366 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-34714), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 9.2.0272 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (304366) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0904). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Fedora Linux
  • Open Source vim

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.6
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CNA Base Score: 9.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 304366
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-34714

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Vim 9.2.0272

Timelineinfo

03/30/2026 Advisory disclosed
03/30/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
03/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/25/2026 +87 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-34714 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-34714
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354239
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0904 - vim: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Codeausführung

Entryinfo

Created: 03/30/2026 20:54
Updated: 06/25/2026 17:31
Changes: 03/30/2026 20:54 (64), 03/31/2026 18:54 (7), 04/01/2026 05:54 (2), 04/03/2026 06:24 (1), 06/25/2026 17:31 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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