Vim: Arbitrary Code Execution via PHP Omni-Completion
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AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-59856) affects Vim version 3.0 and involves arbitrary code execution through the PHP omni-completion feature. It is classified under CWE-94, indicating that it allows injection and execution of unauthorized code. The advisory is published by the Microsoft Security Response Center, but no patch or remediation details are provided. No cloud service is involved, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system running Vim 3.0, potentially leading to system compromise. However, the absence of known exploits in the wild and lack of detailed impact information limits the assessment of immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor official Microsoft Security Response Center communications for updates and apply any future fixes promptly.
Vim: Arbitrary Code Execution via PHP Omni-Completion
Description
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Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-59856) affects Vim version 3.0 and involves arbitrary code execution through the PHP omni-completion feature. It is classified under CWE-94, indicating that it allows injection and execution of unauthorized code. The advisory is published by the Microsoft Security Response Center, but no patch or remediation details are provided. No cloud service is involved, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system running Vim 3.0, potentially leading to system compromise. However, the absence of known exploits in the wild and lack of detailed impact information limits the assessment of immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor official Microsoft Security Response Center communications for updates and apply any future fixes promptly.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-59856
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a520e9e68715ace438f3f83
Added to database: 07/11/2026, 09:36:30 UTC
Last enriched: 07/11/2026, 09:43:20 UTC
Last updated: 07/11/2026, 10:07:39 UTC
Views: 2
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