CVE-2025-53906
Vim Zip File Path Traversal Vulnerability
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.
INFO
Published Date :
July 15, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 14, 2025, 1:41 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Vim to version 9.1.1551 or a later release.
- Avoid opening zip archives from untrusted sources.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-53906.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/586294a04179d855c3d1d4ee5ea83931963680b8 | Patch |
| https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-r2fw-9cw4-mj86 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-r2fw-9cw4-mj86 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-53906 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-53906
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-53906 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
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CybersecurityNews
Vim Command Line Text Editor Vulnerability Let Attackers Overwrite Sensitive Files
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Vim, the popular open-source command line text editor used by millions of developers worldwide. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-53906 ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-53906 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 9.1.1551 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/586294a04179d855c3d1d4ee5ea83931963680b8 Types: Patch Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-r2fw-9cw4-mj86 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-r2fw-9cw4-mj86 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-r2fw-9cw4-mj86 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/586294a04179d855c3d1d4ee5ea83931963680b8 Added Reference https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-r2fw-9cw4-mj86