Path traversal in Vim's zip.vim plugin prior to version 9.1.1551 allows local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files when a user opens a specially crafted zip archive, potentially enabling arbitrary command execution if sensitive files or privileged locations are targeted. The vulnerability requires direct user interaction (opening a malicious zip file in Vim) and has low real-world impact due to high attack complexity and local attack vector, though publicly available exploit code exists. EPSS exploitation probability is minimal at 0.03% (7th percentile), reflecting the friction imposed by user interaction requirements.
Vim
Path Traversal
RCE
Red Hat
Suse
NVD
GitHub
CVSS 3.1
4.1
EPSS
0.0%