CVE-2026-34982: Important · vim security update
Affects vim-X11Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited : upgrade to 2:8.0.1763-22.el8_10.3 soon.
Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 00:16 UTC
Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2:8.0.1763-22.el8_10.3
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the AlmaLinux to 2:8.0.1763-22.el8_10.3.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux 8vim-X11 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| AlmaLinux 8vim-common | Affected
| Fixed in
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| AlmaLinux 8vim-enhanced | Affected
| Fixed in
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| AlmaLinux 8vim-filesystem | Affected
| Fixed in
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| AlmaLinux 8vim-minimal | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A security update fixing this vulnerability is available in version 2:8.0.1763-22.el8_10.3 of the vim-X11 package. Users should apply this update promptly. For detailed instructions, refer to the Red Hat advisory at https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Description
A security vulnerability in Vim (Vi IMproved) allows arbitrary command execution via a modeline sandbox bypass (CVE-2026-34982). This issue affects certain versions of the vim-X11 package on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8. A security update has been issued to address this vulnerability.