Path Traversal in Pypa Setuptools
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…
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.015 (70.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Pypa Setuptools — versions < 78.1.1
- Python Setuptools
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 11.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Exploit, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Product, x_refsource_MISC)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-47273?
- CVE-2025-47273 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pypa Setuptools, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-05-17.
- How severe is CVE-2025-47273?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-47273 known to be exploited?
- 18 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.