How severe is CVE-2005-2368?

CVE-2005-2368 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-2368 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2368?

CVE-2005-2368 primarily affects Vim Development Group Vim. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2368?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-2368 published?

CVE-2005-2368 was published on 2005-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2368

CVE-2005-2368 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vim Development Group Vim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Vim Development Group Vim
Published: 2005-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

vim 6.3 before 6.3.082, with modelines enabled, allows external user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) glob or (2) expand commands of a foldexpr expression for calculating fold levels.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2368?: vim 6.3 before 6.3.082, with modelines enabled, allows external user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) glob or (2) expand commands of a foldexpr expression for calculating fold levels.
How severe is CVE-2005-2368?: CVE-2005-2368 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-2368 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2368?: CVE-2005-2368 primarily affects Vim Development Group Vim. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2368?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2368 published?: CVE-2005-2368 was published on 2005-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:vim_development_group:vim:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vim_development_group:vim:6.3.011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vim_development_group:vim:6.3.025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vim_development_group:vim:6.3.030:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vim_development_group:vim:6.3.044:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vim_development_group:vim:6.3.081:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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