CVE-2026-59856: Vim: Arbitrary Code Execution via PHP Omni-Completion

highCVSS 7.8CVE-2026-59856

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Vim product: Vim Remote code execution

What: An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists via PHP omni-completion.
Who is affected: Users of Vim with PHP support are affected.
Urgency: Remediation is urgent due to the high severity of the vulnerability.
Action: Update to the latest version of Vim.

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Details

Source: Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity: high — CVSS 7.8
Published: 2026-07-02
Exploitation: Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-59856

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-598560.48% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 38% of all scored CVEs.

Referenced CVEs

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2026-59856	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

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