SB2025071691 - Arbitrary file overwrite in Vim tar.vim plugin
Published: July 16, 2025 Updated: July 17, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025071691
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-53905)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in tar.vim plugin. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted archive and overwrite arbitrary files on the system, leading to remote code execution.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.