# CVE-2019-20807: In Vim before 8.1.0881, users can circumvent the rvim restricted mode and execute arbitrary OS commands via scripting interfaces (e.g., Pyth

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-05-28 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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).

## What to do

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## References

- https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v8.1.0881
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8c62a08faf89663e5633dc5036cd8695c80f1075
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00018.html
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jul/24
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4582-1/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00003.html
- https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20220812-0003/

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