Bug 2443455 (CVE-2026-28417)

Summary: CVE-2026-28417 vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via OS command injection in the netrw plugin
Product: [Other] Security Response Reporter: OSIDB Bzimport <bzimport>
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Version: unspecifiedCC: adudiak, jrichards2, kshier, stcannon, teagle, timothy.a.meader, yguenane
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A flaw was found in Vim, an open-source command-line text editor. Specifically, an operating system (OS) command injection vulnerability exists in the `netrw` standard plugin. A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted URL, such as one using the `scp://` protocol handler. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands with the same privileges as the Vim process, leading to potential system compromise.
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Bug Depends On: 2443489, 2443496, 2443790    
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-02-27 22:02:17 UTC 
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0073, 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 `scp://` protocol handler), an attacker can execute arbitrary shell commands with the privileges of the Vim process. Version 9.2.0073 fixes the issue.