How severe is CVE-2022-37173?

CVE-2022-37173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-37173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-37173?

CVE-2022-37173 affects Vim Gvim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37173?

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-2022-37173 published?

CVE-2022-37173 was published on 2022-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-37173

CVE-2022-37173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vim Gvim with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Vim Gvim
Published: 2022-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in the installer of gvim 9.0.0000 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a binary hijacking attack on C:\Program.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37173?: An issue in the installer of gvim 9.0.0000 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a binary hijacking attack on C:\Program.exe.
How severe is CVE-2022-37173?: CVE-2022-37173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-37173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-37173?: CVE-2022-37173 affects Vim Gvim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37173?: 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-2022-37173 published?: CVE-2022-37173 was published on 2022-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/tree/main/Gvim-Installer-Vuln

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vim:gvim:9.0.0000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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