How severe is CVE-2007-2438?

CVE-2007-2438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-2438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2438?

CVE-2007-2438 affects Vim Development Group Vim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2438?

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

When was CVE-2007-2438 published?

CVE-2007-2438 was published on 2007-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2438

CVE-2007-2438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vim Development Group Vim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vim Development Group Vim
Published: 2007-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The sandbox for vim allows dangerous functions such as (1) writefile, (2) feedkeys, and (3) system, which might allow user-assisted attackers to execute shell commands and write files via modelines.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2438?: The sandbox for vim allows dangerous functions such as (1) writefile, (2) feedkeys, and (3) system, which might allow user-assisted attackers to execute shell commands and write files via modelines.
How severe is CVE-2007-2438?: CVE-2007-2438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2438?: CVE-2007-2438 affects Vim Development Group Vim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2438?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-2438 published?: CVE-2007-2438 was published on 2007-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vim_development_group:vim:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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