Vulnerability Description
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0845, StructMembers() in runtime/autoload/ccomplete.vim constructs and executes a vimgrep command using an insufficiently escaped typeref: or typename: value from a tags file, allowing an unterminated collection followed by a command separator to execute arbitrary Ex and operating-system commands when a user invokes C omni-completion with CTRL-X CTRL-O on a member access whose type is resolved from that tags file. This issue is fixed in version 9.2.0845.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/2f628d8104958fa7421664f792ca6d4f7a39a10f
- https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0845
- https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-cx73-phcg-3j5g
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-73073?
CVE-2026-73073 is a documented vulnerability. Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0845, StructMembers() in runtime/autoload/ccomplete.vim constructs and executes a vimgrep command using an insufficiently escaped typeref:...
How severe is CVE-2026-73073?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-73073. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-73073?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.