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Vim Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - CVSS 8.2

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Summary

CERT-Bund issued security advisory WID-SEC-2026-0904 warning of a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.2) in Vim text editor versions prior to 9.2.0172. The vulnerability allows remote code execution by an unauthenticated attacker. Organizations running Vim on Linux, UNIX, Windows, or other platforms should update immediately to the patched version.

What changed

CERT-Bund published a security advisory regarding CVE-XXXX-XXXX, a remote code execution vulnerability in Vim (Vi IMproved) text editor affecting all versions prior to 9.2.0172. The vulnerability has a CVSS Base Score of 8.2 (high) and a Temporal Score of 7.1. Remote attack capability is listed as 'no', but an attacker can exploit the flaw to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

Compliance and IT security teams should immediately inventory Vim installations across the organization, prioritize patching to version 9.2.0172 or later, and monitor for indicators of compromise. While no specific compliance deadline is stated, the high severity rating and remote code execution potential make immediate action necessary. Apply the available mitigations referenced in the advisory if immediate patching is not feasible.

What to do next

  1. Inventory all Vim installations across Linux, UNIX, Windows, and other platforms
  2. Update Vim to version 9.2.0172 or later immediately
  3. Monitor CVE databases and apply vendor patches if indicators of compromise are detected

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Mar 30, 2026

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[WID-SEC-2026-0904] vim: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Codeausführung CVSS Base Score 8.2 (hoch) CVSS Temporal Score 7.1 (hoch) Remoteangriff nein Datum 29.03.2026 Stand 30.03.2026 Mitigation ja

Betroffene Systeme

Betriebssystem

  • Linux
  • Sonstiges
  • UNIX
  • Windows

Produktbeschreibung

Vim (Vi IMproved) ist eine Weiterentwicklung des Texteditors vi.

Produkte

29.03.2026
- Open Source vim <9.2.0172

Angriff

Angriff

Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in vim ausnutzen, um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen. CVE Informationen Versionshistorie Feedback zum Advisory geben

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Classification

Agency
CERT-Bund
Published
March 29th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
WID-SEC-2026-0904

Who this affects

Applies to
Technology companies
Industry sector
5112 Software & Technology
Activity scope
Software Vulnerability Management Security Patch Management
Geographic scope
Germany DE

Taxonomy

Primary area
Cybersecurity
Operational domain
IT Security
Compliance frameworks
NIST CSF NIST 800-53
Topics
Data Privacy Product Safety

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