Vim before 9.2.0272 allows code execution that happens immediately upon opening a crafted file in the default configuration, because %{expr} injection occurs with tabpanel lacking P_MLE.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No 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) |
|---|---|---|
|
Vim Vim
cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— |
9.2.0272
|
References 7
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/664701eb7576edb7c7c7d9f2d600815ec1f43459
cve@mitre.org
https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0272
cve@mitre.org
https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-2gmj-rpqf-pxvh
cve@mitre.org
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/30/3
cve@mitre.org
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/02/4
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/02/5
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/03/6
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108