CVE-2026-73077: Vim is an open source, command line text editor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-73077?

vim: upgrade to 9.2.0839. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-73077 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73077 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-2026-73077 affect?

CVE-2026-73077 affects vim. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0839, the runtime/ftplugin/sh.vim, runtime/ftplugin/zsh.vim, and runtime/ftplugin/ps1.vim filetype plugins pass attacker-controlled Visual-mode selections from K through keywordp

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-73077 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 9.2.0839, the runtime/ftplugin/sh.vim, runtime/ftplugin/zsh.vim, and runtime/ftplugin/ps1.vim filetype plugins pass attacker-controlled Visual-mode selections from K through keywordprg commands without safely separating shell arguments. fnameescape() and PATH_ESC_CHARS do not neutralize shell metacharacters before ShKeywordPrg, ZshKeywordPrg, or GetHelp invokes bash, zsh, or PowerShell, al

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	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-08-11
Last modified	2026-10-06

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

Last updated 2026-10-06 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-11 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-06 19:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vim vim UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.2.0839

Fixed in: 9.2.0839

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 9.2.0839 (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-2026-73077?

vim: upgrade to 9.2.0839. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-73077 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73077 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-2026-73077 affect?

CVE-2026-73077 affects vim. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0839, the runtime/ftplugin/sh.vim, runtime/ftplugin/zsh.vim, and runtime/ftplugin/ps1.vim filetype plugins pass attacker-controlled Visual-mode selections from K through keywordp

How urgent is CVE-2026-73077?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

PowerShell vulnerabilities · Vim vulnerabilities

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References

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