VDB-385976 · CVE-2026-51401 · GCVE-0-2026-51401

Vim up to 9.2.0389 vim/src/os_vms.c vms_fixfilename code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Vim up to 9.2.0389. This affects the function vms_fixfilename of the file vim/src/os_vms.c. Such manipulation leads to code injection. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-51401. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Vim up to 9.2.0389. Affected by this issue is the function vms_fixfilename of the file vim/src/os_vms.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue in Vim Project v9.2.0389 and earlier allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the vms_fixfilename() function within file vim/src/os_vms.c

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-51401 since 06/07/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Word Processing Software

Name

Version

9.2.0389

License

open-source

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/07/2026 CVE reserved
08/04/2026 +58 days Advisory disclosed
08/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-51401 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-51401
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-385976

Entryinfo

Created: 08/04/2026 23:26
Changes: 08/04/2026 23:26 (54)
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