CVE-2025-53906
Publication date 15 July 2025
Last updated 16 July 2025
Ubuntu priority
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.1.1551, a path traversal issue in Vim’s zip.vim plugin can allow overwriting of arbitrary files when opening specially crafted zip archives. Impact is low because this exploit requires direct user interaction. However, successfully exploitation can lead to overwriting sensitive files or placing executable code in privileged locations, depending on the permissions of the process editing the archive. The victim must edit such a file using Vim which will reveal the filename and the file content, a careful user may suspect some strange things going on. Successful exploitation could results in the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. Version 9.1.1551 contains a patch for the vulnerability.
Status
| Package | Ubuntu Release | Status |
|---|---|---|
| vim | 25.04 plucky |
Needs evaluation
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| 24.04 LTS noble |
Needs evaluation
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| 22.04 LTS jammy |
Needs evaluation
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| 20.04 LTS focal |
Needs evaluation
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| 18.04 LTS bionic |
Needs evaluation
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| 16.04 LTS xenial |
Needs evaluation
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| 14.04 LTS trusty |
Needs evaluation
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Severity score breakdown
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Base score |
4.1 · Medium
|
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges required | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| Scope | Changed |
| Confidentiality | None |
| Integrity impact | Low |
| Availability impact | Low |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L |