Out-of-bounds Read in Vim
CVE-2026-57452
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0671, when Vim opens a file encrypted with the VimCrypt~04! or VimCrypt~05! method (xchacha20poly1305, requires the +sodium feature) whose body is shorter than a single libsodiu…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Vim — versions < 9.2.0671
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-57452?
- CVE-2026-57452 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vim, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2026-06-25.
- How severe is CVE-2026-57452?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.