CVE-2026-51400
CVE-2026-51400 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vim with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-401.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-401
- Affected product: Vim
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue in Vim Project v9.2.0389 and earlier allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the vms_fixfilename() function within file vim/src/os_vms.c
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-51400?
- An issue in Vim Project v9.2.0389 and earlier allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the vms_fixfilename() function within file vim/src/os_vms.c
- How severe is CVE-2026-51400?
- CVE-2026-51400 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-51400 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-51400?
- CVE-2026-51400 affects Vim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-51400?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-51400 published?
- CVE-2026-51400 was published on 2026-08-04 and last updated on 2026-09-04.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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