Is CVE-2026-44656 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-44656 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-44656 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-44656 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-44656?

CVE-2026-44656 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-44656

CWE-78Published: May 8, 2026· Updated: May 14, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:13.4th

Official Description

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0435, an OS command injection vulnerability exists in Vim's :find command-line completion. When the path option contains backtick-enclosed shell commands, those commands are executed during file name completion. Because the path option lacks the P_SECURE flag, it can be set from a modeline, allowing an attacker who controls the contents of a file to execute arbitrary shell commands when the user opens that file in Vim and triggers :find completion. This issue has been patched in version 9.2.0435.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-44656 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.