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MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2026-39881

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0316, a command injection vulnerability in Vim's netbeans interface allows a malicious netbeans server to execute arbitrary Ex commands wh...

Vulnerability Description

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0316, a command injection vulnerability in Vim's netbeans interface allows a malicious netbeans server to execute arbitrary Ex commands when Vim connects to it, via unsanitized strings in the defineAnnoType and specialKeys protocol messages. This vulnerability is fixed in 9.2.0316.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
VimVim< 9.2.0316

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-39881?

CVE-2026-39881 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0316, a command injection vulnerability in Vim's netbeans interface allows a malicious netbeans server to execute arbitrary Ex commands wh...

How severe is CVE-2026-39881?

CVE-2026-39881 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-39881?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vim Vim.