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.  Key Takeaways1. CVE-2025-53906, Vim’s zip.vim plugin is vulnerable to path traversal attacks […]

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