CVE-2022-37173

Name: CVE-2022-37173
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-30T21:15:09.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-37173 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the installer of gvim 9.0.0000 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a binary hijacking attack on C:\Program.exe.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in the installer of gvim 9.0.0000 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a binary hijacking attack on C:\Program.exe.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Gvim	9.0.0000

References

https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/tree/main/Gvim-Installer-VulnBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/tree/main/Gvim-Installer-VulnBroken Link, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37173?

An issue in the installer of gvim 9.0.0000 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a binary hijacking attack on C:\Program.exe.

How severe is CVE-2022-37173?

CVE-2022-37173 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37173?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-37173?

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Source: NVD / NIST