Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0202, a command injection vulnerability exists in Vim's glob() function on Unix-like systems. By including a newline character (\n) in a pattern passed to glob(), an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary shell commands.
This vulnerability depends on the user's 'shell' setting. This issue has been patched in version 9.2.0202.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Vim Vim
cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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9.2.0202
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References 4
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/645ed6597d1ea896c712cd7ddbb6edee79577e9a
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0202
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-w5jw-f54h-x46c
security-advisories@github.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/19/10
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108