CVE-2026-55895: Vim is an open source, command line text editor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-55895?

vim: upgrade to 9.2.0663. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-55895 being exploited?

CVE-2026-55895 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-2026-55895 affect?

CVE-2026-55895 affects vim. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0663, a Vimscript code injection vulnerability exists in s:NetrwLocalRmFile() in the netrw plugin (runtime/pack/dist/opt/netrw/autoload/netrw.vim) when deleting a local file from

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-55895 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.

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0663, a Vimscript code injection vulnerability exists in s:NetrwLocalRmFile() in the netrw plugin (runtime/pack/dist/opt/netrw/autoload/netrw.vim) when deleting a local file from the browser. A filename derived from the buffer's directory listing is interpolated into an Ex command line passed to :execute with only the backslash character escaped, allowing a crafted filename containing

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	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78, CWE-94
Published	2026-06-25
Last modified	2026-06-26

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

Last updated 2026-06-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-25 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-26 05:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vim vim UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.2.0663

Fixed in: 9.2.0663

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 9.2.0663 (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-2026-55895?

vim: upgrade to 9.2.0663. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-55895 being exploited?

CVE-2026-55895 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-2026-55895 affect?

CVE-2026-55895 affects vim. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0663, a Vimscript code injection vulnerability exists in s:NetrwLocalRmFile() in the netrw plugin (runtime/pack/dist/opt/netrw/autoload/netrw.vim) when deleting a local file from

How urgent is CVE-2026-55895?

Priority 31/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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