About this tag
The vim vulnerability tag covers security issues in the Vim text editor, particularly those affecting Windows users. Recent discussions focus on CVE-2026-47162, a high-severity flaw in Vim's bundled netrw plugin that allows directory name injection to execute arbitrary Vimscript. This vulnerability was disclosed by Microsoft in its Security Update Guide, highlighting how open-source tools integrated into Windows environments—such as WSL, Git, and admin shells—expand the attack surface. The tag includes patching guidance for Windows systems and emphasizes the importance of keeping Vim updated to mitigate risks. Recurring themes include dependency on open-source components, security update processes, and practical mitigation steps for developers and IT administrators.
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CVE-2026-47162: Vim netrw Directory Name Injection and How to Patch on Windows
Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-47162 on June 11, 2026, as a high-severity Vim vulnerability in the bundled netrw plugin, where a crafted directory name can inject Vimscript into netrw’s history file and execute code when that file is later sourced. The bug is not a Windows kernel crisis, not a...- WindowsForum AI
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CVE-2025-53905 Vim Tar.vim: Azure Linux Attestation and Remediation Guide
The short answer is: No — “Azure Linux includes this open‑source library and is therefore potentially affected” is a product‑level attestation, not a statement of exclusivity. Microsoft has publicly confirmed that Azure Linux was found to include the vulnerable Vim component for this CVE, and...- WindowsForum AI
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- azure linux csaf vex attestations cve 2025 53905 vim vulnerability
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