WS-2026-0125
Published:October 12, 2026
Updated:October 13, 2026
Vim 9.0.1945 before 9.2.1178: the R Markdown syntax file (runtime/syntax/rmd.vim) passes fenced-code-block language names taken from the buffer to globpath() after insufficient sanitization, allowing command execution when a crafted .Rmd file is opened with syntax highlighting. (GHSA-x2w5-pj55-7hpc)
Affected Packages
https://github.com/vim/vim.git (GITHUB):
Affected version(s) >=v9.0.1945 <v9.2.1178Fix Suggestion:
Update to version v9.2.1178Related Resources (2)
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Contact UsCVSS v4
Base Score:
7.3
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
PASSIVE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
HIGH
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
7
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')