How severe is CVE-2007-2953?

CVE-2007-2953 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2953 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2953?

CVE-2007-2953 primarily affects Vim Development Group Vim. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2953?

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

When was CVE-2007-2953 published?

CVE-2007-2953 was published on 2007-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2953

CVE-2007-2953 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vim Development Group Vim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vim Development Group Vim
Published: 2007-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the helptags_one function in src/ex_cmds.c in Vim 6.4 and earlier, and 7.x up to 7.1, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a help-tags tag in a help file, related to the helptags command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2953?: Format string vulnerability in the helptags_one function in src/ex_cmds.c in Vim 6.4 and earlier, and 7.x up to 7.1, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a help-tags tag in a help file, related to the helptags command.
How severe is CVE-2007-2953?: CVE-2007-2953 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2953 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2953?: CVE-2007-2953 primarily affects Vim Development Group Vim. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2953?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2953 published?: CVE-2007-2953 was published on 2007-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:vim_development_group:vim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vim_development_group:vim:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vim_development_group:vim:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vim_development_group:vim:7.1.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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