Vulnerability identifier: #VU80227

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4736

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Vim
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Vim.org

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path when searching for perl, zig, ruby filetype plugins as well as zip and gzip autoload plugins. A remote attacker can trick the victim into downloading specially crafted files and opening one of the downloaded files using the affected software.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may lead to remote code execution.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 9.0.0000 - 9.0.1832

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External links
http://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.0.1833

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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.