# CVE-2026-28417

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-28417
- **Severity:** MEDIUM
- **CVSS Score:** 4.4 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N)
- **CWE:** CWE-86
- **Published:** Feb 27, 2026
- **Last Modified:** May 28, 2026

## Description

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.

## Affected Products

- vim — vim (< 9.2.0073)

## References

- [CNA](https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-m3xh-9434-g336)
- [CNA](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79348dbbc09332130f4c860)
- [CNA](https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0073)
- [CVE](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/27/6)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 1.16%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 65.3

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-10._