Is CVE-2026-35177 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-35177 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-35177 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-35177 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-35177?

CVE-2026-35177 has a CVSS score of 4.1 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-35177

CWE-22Published: April 6, 2026· Updated: Apr 7, 2026

4.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:3.7th

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-35177 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.