Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.1.1552, a path traversal issue in Vim’s tar.vim plugin can allow overwriting of arbitrary files when opening specially crafted tar 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 9.1.1552 contains a patch for the vulnerability.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 4.1
- CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L)
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma_linux | — | Upgrade vim-minimalUpgrade vim-enhancedUpgrade vim-X11Upgrade vim-commonUpgrade vim-filesystem | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Amazon_linux_2023 | — | Upgrade xxdUpgrade vim-minimalUpgrade vim-debugsourceUpgrade vim-commonUpgrade vim-dataUpgrade vim-enhanced-debuginfoUpgrade vim-default-editorUpgrade vim-enhancedUpgrade xxd-debuginfoUpgrade vim-minimal-debuginfoUpgrade vim-debuginfoUpgrade vim-filesystem | Aug 19, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Debian | — | No solution exists | Jul 17, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade app-editors/gvim.Upgrade app-editors/vim.Upgrade app-editors/vim-core. | Jan 27, 2026 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Huawei Euleros 2_0_sp10 | — | Upgrade vim-enhancedUpgrade vim-filesystemUpgrade vim-commonUpgrade vim-minimal | Nov 12, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Huawei Euleros 2_0_sp11 | — | Upgrade vim-commonUpgrade vim-enhancedUpgrade vim-filesystemUpgrade vim-minimal | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Huawei Euleros 2_0_sp12 | — | Upgrade vim-commonUpgrade vim-filesystemUpgrade vim-enhancedUpgrade vim-minimal | Nov 12, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Huawei Euleros 2_0_sp13 | — | Upgrade vim-enhancedUpgrade vim-filesystemUpgrade vim-commonUpgrade vim-minimal | Oct 24, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Nutanix Ahv | — | Upgrade Nutanix AHV to the latest version | Jun 5, 2026 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade vim-dataUpgrade vim-filesystemUpgrade xxdUpgrade vim-X11Upgrade vim-commonUpgrade vim-minimalUpgrade vim-enhanced | Oct 13, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Redhat_linux | — | Upgrade vim-minimalUpgrade xxdUpgrade vim-filesystemUpgrade vim-debugsourceUpgrade vim-minimal-debuginfoUpgrade vim-X11-debuginfoUpgrade vim-enhancedUpgrade vim-dataUpgrade vim-enhanced-debuginfoUpgrade vim-common-debuginfoUpgrade xxd-debuginfoNo solution existsUpgrade vim-X11Upgrade vim-debuginfoUpgrade vim-common | Jul 16, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Rocky_linux | — | Upgrade vim-X11-debuginfoUpgrade vim-X11Upgrade vim-debugsourceUpgrade vim-debuginfoUpgrade vim-minimal-debuginfoUpgrade vim-enhancedUpgrade vim-commonUpgrade vim-common-debuginfoUpgrade xxd-debuginfoUpgrade vim-enhanced-debuginfoUpgrade xxdUpgrade vim-minimal | Feb 5, 2026 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade gvimUpgrade vim-data-commonUpgrade vimUpgrade vim-dataUpgrade vim-small | Dec 5, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade vim | Sep 16, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Vmware Photon_os | — | Use 'tdnf update' to upgrade all packages to the latest version. | May 27, 2026 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Prioritise with Active Threat Intelligence
With curated Threat Intelligence, you can see which vulnerabilities truly put you at risk, prioritize what matters most, and act before attackers do.
Explore Intelligence Hub