Vulnerability Description
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Vim is distributed with the tar.vim plugin, that allows easy editing and viewing of (compressed or uncompressed) tar files. Starting with 9.1.0858, the tar.vim plugin uses the ":read" ex command line to append below the cursor position, however the is not sanitized and is taken literally from the tar archive. This allows to execute shell commands via special crafted tar archives. Whether this really happens, depends on the shell being used ('shell' option, which is set using $SHELL). The issue has been fixed as of Vim patch v9.1.1164
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | >= 9.1.0858, < 9.1.1164 |
| Netapp | Hci Compute Node | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/129a8446d23cd9cb4445fcfea259cba5e0487d29Patch
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/334a13bff78aa0ad206bc436885f63e3a0bab399Patch
- https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-wfmf-8626-q3r3Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250502-0002/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-27423?
CVE-2025-27423 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Vim is distributed with the tar.vim plugin, that allows easy editing and viewing of (compressed or uncompressed) tar files. Starting with 9.1.0858, the...
How severe is CVE-2025-27423?
CVE-2025-27423 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-27423?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vim Vim, Netapp Hci Compute Node.