The vulnerability of the M.read() function in the neovim text editor’s View Branch component allows a hacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability of the M.read function in the neovim text editor’s View Branch component is related to the lack of measures taken to clean up data at the control level. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code...

CVE-2026-11487 Neovim View Branch secure.lua M.read command injection

A flaw has been found in Neovim up to 0.12.2. Affected by this issue is the function M.read of the file runtime/lua/vim/secure.lua of the component View Branch. Executing a manipulation of the argument path can lead to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The...

CVE-2026-11487: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command

A flaw has been found in Neovim up to 0.12.2. Affected by this issue is the function M.read of the file runtime/lua/vim/secure.lua of the component View Branch. Executing a manipulation of the argument path can lead to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The...