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CVE-2025-47273

Python Setuptools remote code execution

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.54%
  1. Published17 May 2025

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Python Setuptools< 78.1.1
Debian Linux11.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Python Setuptools≥ 78.1.1

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-47273 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-47273 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.54%.

How severe is CVE-2025-47273?

CVE-2025-47273 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-47273?

Affected products include Python Setuptools, Debian Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2025-47273?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Python Setuptools 78.1.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.