This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Vim for Windows. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must open a malicious file and perform one of a set of specific actions in the editor. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-66476.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Vim for Windows. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must open a malicious file and perform one of a set of specific actions in the editor. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-66476.

Vim for Windows Uncontrolled Search Path Element Remote Code Execution Vulnerability