CVE-2025-47273

HIGH
Published May 17, 2025 Modified Jun 12, 2025 CWE-22

Description

setuptools is a package that allows users to download, build, install, upgrade, and uninstall Python packages. A path traversal vulnerability in `PackageIndex` is present in setuptools prior to version 78.1.1. An attacker would be allowed to write files to arbitrary locations on the filesystem with the permissions of the process running the Python code, which could escalate to remote code execution depending on the context. Version 78.1.1 fixes the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor Product
python setuptools
debian debian_linux

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-47273? +
setuptools is a package that allows users to download, build, install, upgrade, and uninstall Python packages. A path traversal vulnerability in `PackageIndex` is present in setuptools prior to version 78.1.1. An attacker would be allowed to write files to arbitrary locations on the filesystem with the permissions of the process running the Python code, which could escalate to remote code execution depending on the context. Version 78.1.1 fixes the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-47273? +
CVE-2025-47273 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-47273? +
CVE-2025-47273 affects products from debian, python, specifically: debian_linux, setuptools. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-47273? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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