PatchTheCVECVE-2026-41411: Vim is an open source, command line text editor
CVE-2026-41411 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting vim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0357, A command injection vulnerability exists in Vim's tag file processing. When resolving a tag, the filename field from the tags file is passed through wildcard expansion to resolve environment variables and wildcards. If the filename field contains backtick syntax (e.g., `command`), Vim executes the embedded command via the system shell with the full privileges of the running user.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.6 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 57%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2026-04-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Official advisories
- AlmaLinux Errata: [ALSA-2026:28209] Moderate: vim security update 2026-06-25
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-41411?
vim: upgrade to 9.2.0357. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-41411 being exploited?
CVE-2026-41411 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-2026-41411 affect?
CVE-2026-41411 affects vim. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0357, A command injection vulnerability exists in Vim's tag file processing. When resolving a tag, the filename field from the tags file is passed through wildcard expansion to r
How urgent is CVE-2026-41411?
Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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