8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-55157
Vim Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Description

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. In versions from 9.1.1231 to before 9.1.1400, When processing nested tuples in Vim script, an error during evaluation can trigger a use-after-free in Vim’s internal tuple reference management. Specifically, the tuple_unref() function may access already freed memory due to improper lifetime handling, leading to memory corruption. The exploit requires direct user interaction, as the script must be explicitly executed within Vim. This issue has been patched in version 9.1.1400.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 11, 2025, 11:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 12, 2025, 6:50 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-55157 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Vim vim
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Upgrade Vim to the latest version to fix a use-after-free vulnerability.
  • Update Vim to version 9.1.1400 or later.
  • Ensure timely application of software updates.
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-2025-55157.

URL Resource
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/1307743697bbc46e1518abfea7f89caa95bcaf97 Patch
https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.1.1400 Patch
https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-3r4f-mm4w-wgg6 Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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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 table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-55157 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.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 12, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 9.1.1231 up to (excluding) 9.1.1400
    Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/1307743697bbc46e1518abfea7f89caa95bcaf97 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.1.1400 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-3r4f-mm4w-wgg6 Types: Vendor Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Aug. 11, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Vim is an open source, command line text editor. In versions from 9.1.1231 to before 9.1.1400, When processing nested tuples in Vim script, an error during evaluation can trigger a use-after-free in Vim’s internal tuple reference management. Specifically, the tuple_unref() function may access already freed memory due to improper lifetime handling, leading to memory corruption. The exploit requires direct user interaction, as the script must be explicitly executed within Vim. This issue has been patched in version 9.1.1400.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CWE CWE-416
    Added Reference https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/1307743697bbc46e1518abfea7f89caa95bcaf97
    Added Reference https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.1.1400
    Added Reference https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-3r4f-mm4w-wgg6
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 6.9
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Attack Requirements
Privileges Required
User Interaction
VS Confidentiality
VS Integrity
VS Availability
SS Confidentiality
SS Integrity
SS Availability
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact