vim up to 9.2.479 NetrwMarkFile code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in vim up to 9.2.479 and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function NetrwMarkFile. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-43961. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in vim up to 9.2.479 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function NetrwMarkFile. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-43961. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 318124 (openSUSE 16 Security Update : vim (openSUSE-SU-2026:20828-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 9.2.480 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (318124). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 318124
Nessus Name: openSUSE 16 Security Update : vim (openSUSE-SU-2026:20828-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: vim 9.2.480

Timelineinfo

05/22/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/02/2026 +11 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-43961 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-43961
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-365152

Entryinfo

Created: 05/22/2026 06:40
Updated: 06/02/2026 03:33
Changes: 05/22/2026 06:40 (52), 06/02/2026 03:33 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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