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CVE-2026-34982

vim vim, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0276, a modeline sandbox bypass in Vim allows arbitrary OS command execution when a user opens a crafted file. The `complete`, `guitabtooltip` and `printheader` options are missing the `P_MLE` flag, allowing a modeline to be executed. Additionally, the `mapset()` function lacks a `check_secure()` call, allowing it to be abused from sandboxed expressions. Commit 9.2.0276 fixes the issue.

CVSS
8.2
EPSS
0.47%
38.2% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.04.07
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.47%
Technical severityCVSS 8.2

Vulnerability overview

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0276, a modeline sandbox bypass in Vim allows arbitrary OS command execution when a user opens a crafted file. The `complete`, `guitabtooltip` and `printheader` options are missing the `P_MLE` flag, allowing a modeline to be executed. Additionally, the `mapset()` function lacks a `check_secure()` call, allowing it to be abused from sandboxed expressions. Commit 9.2.0276 fixes the issue.

Affected product and versions

Product
vim vim, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support
Affected versions
>= < 9.2.0276, < 9.2.0276
Fixed versions
9.2.0276

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 10.0 Extended Update Support 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:N
CWE
CWE-78