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Vim Command Line Text Editor Vulnerability Let Attackers Overwrite Sensitive Files

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 1:54 pm
by Shane1145
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Vim, the popular open-source command line text editor used by millions of developers worldwide.

The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-53906, affects the zip.vim plugin and enables attackers to overwrite arbitrary files through specially crafted zip archives


https://cybersecuritynews.com/vim-text- ... erability/