Description
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.
Affected products
vim: vim
References10
- github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-2gmj-rpqf-pxvh Vendor Advisory
- github.com/vim/vim/commit/664701eb7576edb7c7c7d9f2d600815ec1f43… Patch
- github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0272 Release Notes
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/30/3 Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/02/4 Issue TrackingMailing List
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/02/5 Mailing List
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/03/6 Mailing List
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-34714
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2453139
- security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-34714…
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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8.6
HIGH
Score source: NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 1% percentile: 49 · as of 12 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-78CWE-917
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