CVE-2026-42307: Vim is an open source, command line text editor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-42307?

vim: upgrade to 9.2.0383. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-42307 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42307 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-2026-42307 affect?

CVE-2026-42307 affects vim. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0383, an OS command injection vulnerability exists in the netrw standard plugin bundled with Vim. By inducing a user to open a crafted URL (e.g., using the sftp:// or fil

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-42307?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-42307 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) 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 version 9.2.0383, an OS command injection vulnerability exists in the netrw standard plugin bundled with Vim. By inducing a user to open a crafted URL (e.g., using the sftp:// or file:// protocol handlers), an attacker can execute arbitrary shell commands with the privileges of the Vim process. This issue has been patched in version 9.2.0383.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-05-08
Last modified	2026-07-24

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: vim

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-08 23:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vim vim UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.2.0383

Fixed in: 9.2.0383

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 9.2.0383 (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-2026-42307?

vim: upgrade to 9.2.0383. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-42307 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42307 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-2026-42307 affect?

CVE-2026-42307 affects vim. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0383, an OS command injection vulnerability exists in the netrw standard plugin bundled with Vim. By inducing a user to open a crafted URL (e.g., using the sftp:// or fil

How urgent is CVE-2026-42307?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Vim vulnerabilities

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References

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