CVE-2026-35177

Name: CVE-2026-35177
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-06T18:16:44.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-35177 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0280, a path traversal bypass in Vim's zip.vim plugin allows overwriting of arbitrary files when opening specially crafted zip archives, circumventing the previous fix for CVE-2025-53906. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0280, a path traversal bypass in Vim's zip.vim plugin allows overwriting of arbitrary files when opening specially crafted zip archives, circumventing the previous fix for CVE-2025-53906. This vulnerability is fixed in 9.2.0280.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

2.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 9.2.0280

References

https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-jc86-w7vm-8p24Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-35177?

How severe is CVE-2026-35177?

CVE-2026-35177 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-35177?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST