CVE-2026-41411 — Command Injection
CVE-2026-41411 — Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0357, A command injection vulnerability exists in Vim's tag file processing. When resolving a tag, the filename field from the tags file is passed through wildcard expansion to resolve environment variables and wildcards.
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-78, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-41411 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
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Vim Tag File Command Injection - CVE-2026-41411
title: Vim Tag File Command Injection - CVE-2026-41411
id: scw-2026-04-24-ai-1
status: experimental
level: critical
description: |
Detects the execution of Vim with a command line containing backticks, indicating a potential attempt to exploit the CVE-2026-41411 vulnerability. This vulnerability allows command injection through Vim's tag file processing when filenames contain backtick syntax, leading to arbitrary command execution.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-04-24
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-41411/
tags:
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.004
logsource:
category: process_creation
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith:
- 'vim.exe'
CommandLine|contains:
- '`'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-41411 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-41411 |
| CWE-78 | weakness | CWE-78 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 24, 2026 at 20:16 UTC |
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