How severe is CVE-2001-0409?

CVE-2001-0409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-0409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0409?

CVE-2001-0409 affects Vim Development Group Vim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0409?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0409 published?

CVE-2001-0409 was published on 2001-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0409

CVE-2001-0409 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vim Development Group Vim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vim Development Group Vim
Published: 2001-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

vim (aka gvim) allows local users to modify files being edited by other users via a symlink attack on the backup and swap files, when the victim is editing the file in a world writable directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0409?: vim (aka gvim) allows local users to modify files being edited by other users via a symlink attack on the backup and swap files, when the victim is editing the file in a world writable directory.
How severe is CVE-2001-0409?: CVE-2001-0409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0409?: CVE-2001-0409 affects Vim Development Group Vim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0409?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0409 published?: CVE-2001-0409 was published on 2001-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vim_development_group:vim:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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