SB2025120309 - Remote code execution in Vim for Windows
Published: December 3, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025120309
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-66476)
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.