Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-34714

Vim Vim, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

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.

CVSS
8.6
EPSS
0.59%
44.8% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.03.31
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.59%
Technical severityCVSS 8.6

Vulnerability overview

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 product and versions

Product
Vim Vim, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Affected versions
< 9.2.0272, >= 9.1.1390 < 9.2.0272
Fixed versions
9.2.0272

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Vim Vim, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-78, CWE-917
CVE-2026-34714 — Vim Vim, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | SECUFOCUS NOW