SUSE update for python313-setuptools

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU109840

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-47273

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in package_index.py. A remote attacker can trick the victim into installing a specially crafted script and overwrite arbitrary files on the system, leading to code execution.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python313-setuptools to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Python 3 Module: 15-SP7

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP7

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP7

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15: SP7

python313-setuptools: before 72.1.0-150700.3.3.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:suse:python_3_module:15-SP7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop_15:SP7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:suse:python313-setuptools:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*

External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-202501744-1/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.