Vim Command Line Text Editor Vulnerability Let Attackers Overwrite Sensitive Files

A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Vim, the popular open-source command line text editor used by millions of developers worldwide. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-53906, affects the zip.vim plugin and enables attackers to overwrite arbitrary files through specially crafted zip archives. Published on July 15, 2025, this path traversal vulnerability poses significant risks to system security, though exploitation requires direct user interaction. Vim Path Traversal V...

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