CVE-2023-4736

HIGH EPSS 38.2%
Published Sep 2, 20232y ago · Modified Jun 23, 20261w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Sep 2, 2023 2y ago
Last Modified Jun 23, 2026 1w ago

Description

Untrusted Search Path in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1833.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.8
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
38.2% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-426

Affected Products 2

VendorProductVersionRange
vimvim* <9.0.1833
applemacos14.0any

References 4

  • seclists.org http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24
    Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/816fbcc262687b81fc46f82f7bbeb1453addfe0c
    Patch
  • huntr.dev https://huntr.dev/bounties/e1ce0995-4df4-4dec-9cd7-3136ac3e8e71
    ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
  • support.apple.com https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984
    Release NotesThird Party Advisory

Remediation

  • github.com https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/816fbcc262687b81fc46f82f7bbeb1453addfe0c
    Patch
  • huntr.dev https://huntr.dev/bounties/e1ce0995-4df4-4dec-9cd7-3136ac3e8e71
    ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory