CVE-2022-1720
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Buffer Over-read in function grab_file_name in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4956. This vulnerability is capable of crashing the software, memory modification, and possible remote execution.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-06-20
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-1720?
Buffer Over-read in function grab_file_name in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4956. This vulnerability is capable of crashing the software, memory modification, and possible remote execution.
Is CVE-2022-1720 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-1720 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-1720?
CVE-2022-1720 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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