Remote code execution in Vim for Windows



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-66476
CWE-ID CWE-426
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Vim
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor Vim.org

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU119081

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-66476

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path in Vim on Windows. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file with the editor and execute arbitrary OS commands on the system. 

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 9.1.0 - 9.1.1946

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-g77q-xrww-p834


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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