CVE-2021-28832: VSCodeVim before 1.19.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted workspace configuration.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-28832?

vim: upgrade to 1.19.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-28832 being exploited?

CVE-2021-28832 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-28832 affect?

CVE-2021-28832 affects vim. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). VSCodeVim before 1.19.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted workspace configuration.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-28832 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting vim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VSCodeVim before 1.19.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted workspace configuration.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2021-04-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vim project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-04-05 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vim project vim UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.19.0

Fixed in: 1.19.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vim || rpm -q vim || vim --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.19.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vim

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vim

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-28832?

vim: upgrade to 1.19.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-28832 being exploited?

CVE-2021-28832 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-28832 affect?

CVE-2021-28832 affects vim. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). VSCodeVim before 1.19.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted workspace configuration.

How urgent is CVE-2021-28832?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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