How severe is CVE-2025-29768?

CVE-2025-29768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-29768 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-29768?

CVE-2025-29768 primarily affects Vim. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29768?

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

Does CVE-2025-29768 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-29768 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6366.

When was CVE-2025-29768 published?

CVE-2025-29768 was published on 2025-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-29768

CVE-2025-29768 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vim with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-88.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6366
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Vim
Published: 2025-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vim, a text editor, is vulnerable to potential data loss with zip.vim and special crafted zip files in versions prior to 9.1.1198. The impact is medium because a user must be made to view such an archive with Vim and then press 'x' on such a strange filename. The issue has been fixed as of Vim patch v9.1.1198.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-29768?: Vim, a text editor, is vulnerable to potential data loss with zip.vim and special crafted zip files in versions prior to 9.1.1198. The impact is medium because a user must be made to view such an archive with Vim and then press 'x' on such a strange filename. The issue has been fixed as of Vim patch v9.1.1198.
How severe is CVE-2025-29768?: CVE-2025-29768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-29768 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-29768?: CVE-2025-29768 primarily affects Vim. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-29768?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-29768 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-29768 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6366.
When was CVE-2025-29768 published?: CVE-2025-29768 was published on 2025-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netapp:bootstrap_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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