How severe is CVE-2022-4293?

CVE-2022-4293 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-4293 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4293?

CVE-2022-4293 affects Vim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4293?

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

When was CVE-2022-4293 published?

CVE-2022-4293 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4293

CVE-2022-4293 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vim with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-1077.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1077
Affected product: Vim
Published: 2022-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Floating Point Comparison with Incorrect Operator in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0804.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4293?: Floating Point Comparison with Incorrect Operator in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0804.
How severe is CVE-2022-4293?: CVE-2022-4293 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-4293 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4293?: CVE-2022-4293 affects Vim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4293?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4293 published?: CVE-2022-4293 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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