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vim: vulnerability history, versions and safety

vim is a package in the Rocky Linux ecosystem. Vulert records 16 vulnerabilities for it across 16 affected ranges, from Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Each vulnerability names the versions it affects, the fixed version to move to, and a workaround where no fix has been published.

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16 vulnerabilities recorded U16
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0 with no fix published

Every vulnerability has a patched version to move to.

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11 in the last 12 months

Most recent disclosure 07 Oct 2026.

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0 malicious-package vulnerabilities

No published version shipped hostile code.

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Vulert verdict on vim i

Updated on 23 Oct 2026

Every vulnerability Vulert records for this package has a fix, and the newest was recorded 07 Oct 2026. Apply the fixes listed below and you are clear.

Long-term outlook: usable, with an upgrade 16 vulnerabilities on record across 4 years, 11 in the last year.

What to do: Move the affected dependencies to the fixed versions listed below, then keep the package monitored so the next vulnerability reaches you. Fix it, then keep watch: Vulert alerts you when a new vulnerability affects the version you run. Monitor it with Vulert →

  • Vulnerabilities on record 16 over 4 years · 11 in the last year i
  • Latest disclosure 07 Oct 2026 i
  • Highest CVSS 8.8 i
  • With no published fix 0 i

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01 Versions

Which versions are affected

Vulert records these vulnerabilities by affected range rather than by individual release, so these are the ranges to check. Filter above to find the version you run.

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Affected range Vulnerabilities
up to 2:8.2.2637-26.el9_8.23 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-26.el9_8.21 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-26.el9_8.13 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-26.el9_8.10 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-26.el9_8.6 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-26.el9_8.5 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-26.el9_8.4 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-23.el9_7.3 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-23.el9_7.2 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-23.el9_7.1 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-23.el9_7 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-22.el9_6.1 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-22.el9_6 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-21.el9 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-20.el9_1 (exclusive) 1
up to 2:8.2.2637-16.el9_0.3 (exclusive) 1

02 Disclosure history

How often vulnerabilities are recorded

  • 2022 1
  • 2023 1
  • 2025 4
  • 2026 10

Counted by the year Vulert recorded each vulnerability — the same date the table below shows as disclosed. 11 of the 16 were recorded in the last 12 months.

03 Vulnerabilities

Recorded vulnerabilities for vim

The 5 most severe of 16 vulnerabilities recorded for this package

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Vulnerability Severity Fixed version ↓ Disclosed ↓
Critical Security Vulnerability in Vim: Multiple Exploits Leading to Denial of Service and Arbitrary Code Execution 8.8 high 2:8.2.2637-26.el9_8.21 11 Sep 2026
Critical Security Flaw in Vim: Arbitrary Command Execution via Modeline Sandbox Bypass 8.2 high 2:8.2.2637-26.el9_8.4 28 May 2026
Critical Command Execution Vulnerability in Vim Package 8.2 high 2:8.2.2637-23.el9_7.3 30 Apr 2026
Moderate: vim security update 7.8 high 2:8.2.2637-16.el9_0.3 09 Aug 2022
Critical Security Flaws in Vim: Multiple Vulnerabilities Leading to Arbitrary Code Execution 7.8 high 2:8.2.2637-26.el9_8.13 30 Jul 2026

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Updated: 23/Oct/2026 · Vulnerabilities in our DB: 524315

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Questions

About vim

Is vim safe to use?

Vulert records 16 vulnerabilities for vim in Rocky Linux: 0 critical, 0 high, 0 medium and 0 low, plus 16 not yet rated. Every one of them has a published fix, so the practical answer is to run a supported release and keep it patched.

How many vulnerabilities does vim have?

16 vulnerabilities are recorded for vim in the Rocky Linux ecosystem: 0 critical, 0 high, 0 medium and 0 low, plus 16 not yet rated. The ledger on this page lists the same counts next to the date of the most recent disclosure.

How often are new vim vulnerabilities disclosed?

11 vulnerabilities were recorded for vim in the last 12 months, and the oldest entry in this database dates to 09 Aug 2022. Recency matters more than a lifetime total: it shows how actively new issues are being disclosed for the package you are considering.

Which versions of vim are affected?

Each vulnerability on this page lists the affected version range and the fixed version to move to. Open the vulnerability for the version you actually run — fixes are specific to a release line, not to the package as a whole.

How do I monitor vim for upcoming vulnerabilities?

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