Vulnerability Description
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. From 9.1.1784 until 9.2.0678, when the bundled zip plugin autoload/zip.vim falls back to PowerShell to browse, read, extract, update or delete entries in a zip archive, it builds the PowerShell command by inserting archive entry names that are quoted only for the shell, not for PowerShell. A crafted entry name can break out of the intended string context and cause PowerShell to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the user running Vim, triggered by opening, viewing or extracting the archive. This vulnerability is fixed in 9.2.0678.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | >= 9.1.1784, < 9.2.0678 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b2cc9be119d51212bf0d3f2a99Patch
- https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0678Product
- https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-x5fg-h5w9-9frfVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-57453?
CVE-2026-57453 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Vim is an open source, command line text editor. From 9.1.1784 until 9.2.0678, when the bundled zip plugin autoload/zip.vim falls back to PowerShell to browse, read, extract, update or delete entries ...
How severe is CVE-2026-57453?
CVE-2026-57453 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-57453?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vim Vim.