Vim vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution, CVSS 5.0
Summary
Vim vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution, CVSS 5.0
What changed
CERT-Bund issued a security advisory (WID-SEC-2026-1004) regarding a vulnerability in Vim (Vi IMproved) text editor versions prior to 9.2.0316. The vulnerability, with a CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (medium) and Temporal Score of 4.4, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems running Linux, UNIX, Windows, or other operating systems.
Organizations using Vim on affected systems should immediately update to the patched version 9.2.0316 or apply available mitigations. Given the arbitrary code execution capability, this vulnerability poses significant risk to system integrity. Federal agencies and technology companies using Vim should prioritize patching to prevent potential exploitation.
What to do next
- Update Vim to version 9.2.0316 or later
- Identify all systems running Vim installations below version 9.2.0316
- Apply available patches or implement mitigations
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[WID-SEC-2026-1004] vim: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Codeausführung CVSS Base Score 5.0 (mittel) CVSS Temporal Score 4.4 (mittel) Remoteangriff nein Datum 07.04.2026 Stand 08.04.2026 Mitigation ja
Betroffene Systeme
Betriebssystem
- Linux
- Sonstiges
- UNIX
- Windows
Produktbeschreibung
Vim (Vi IMproved) ist eine Weiterentwicklung des Texteditors vi.
Produkte
07.04.2026
- Open Source vim <9.2.0316
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Angriff
Ein lokaler Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in vim ausnutzen, um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen. CVE Informationen Versionshistorie Feedback zum Advisory geben
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