- Description
- Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.1.1551, a path traversal issue in Vim’s zip.vim plugin can allow overwriting of arbitrary files when opening specially crafted zip archives. Impact is low because this exploit requires direct user interaction. However, successfully exploitation can lead to overwriting sensitive files or placing executable code in privileged locations, depending on the permissions of the process editing the archive. The victim must edit such a file using Vim which will reveal the filename and the file content, a careful user may suspect some strange things going on. Successful exploitation could results in the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. Version 9.1.1551 contains a patch for the vulnerability.
- Source
- security-advisories@github.com
- NVD status
- Awaiting Analysis
CVSS 3.1
- Type
- Secondary
- Base score
- 4.1
- Impact score
- 2.7
- Exploitability score
- 1
- Vector string
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L
- Severity
- MEDIUM
- security-advisories@github.com
- CWE-22
- Hype score
- Not currently trending
CVE-2025-53906 Path Traversal in Vim's Zip Plugin Enables Arbitrary File Overwrite https://t.co/ViOXodTDtr
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15 Jul 2025
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CVE-2025-53906 Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.1.1551, a path traversal issue in Vim’s zip.vim plugin can allow overwriting of arbitrary files wh… https://t.co/e9EjeD8xsm
@CVEnew
15 Jul 2025
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