Vim 9.2.0316 Cmd Injection via NetBeans Intf
CVE-2026-39881 Published on April 8, 2026
Vim Ex command injection in Vims NetBeans integration
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0316, a command injection vulnerability in Vim's netbeans interface allows a malicious netbeans server to execute arbitrary Ex commands when Vim connects to it, via unsanitized strings in the defineAnnoType and specialKeys protocol messages. This vulnerability is fixed in 9.2.0316.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-39881 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Code Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
CVE-2026-39881 has been classified to as a Code Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-39881
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Affected Versions
vim Version < 9.2.0316 is affected by CVE-2026-39881Exploit Probability
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