CVE-2026-57453

vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via crafted zip archive entry names

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.8

CVSS 3.1

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Published · June 26, 2026

Updated · September 21, 2026

Description

A security vulnerability exists in the Vim text editor. If a user opens a specially crafted ZIP file in Vim, it can trick the application into running hidden, harmful commands on their computer. This specific issue is only triggered if Vim relies on PowerShell to open the ZIP file.

Statement

This vulnerability was introduced in Vim version 9.1.1784. Because Red Hat products do not ship this version, they are unaffected.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 5.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L

CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')