MEDIUM
CVE-2019-20807
CWE-78Published: May 28, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In Vim before 8.1.0881, users can circumvent the rvim restricted mode and execute arbitrary OS commands via scripting interfaces (e.g., Python, Ruby, or Lua).
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-20807 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4582-1/
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4582-1/
All References (16)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00018.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jul/24Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8c62a08faf89663e5633dc5036cd8695c80f1075Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v8.1.0881Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00003.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4582-1/Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20220812-0003/Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00018.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jul/24Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8c62a08faf89663e5633dc5036cd8695c80f1075Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v8.1.0881Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00003.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4582-1/Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-20807
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected6 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 28, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-78)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-20807 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.