Critical CVE-2025-47273 patch for python-setuptools fixes a path traversal flaw allowing arbitrary file writes. Learn how to secure SUSE Linux Enterprise 12, HPC, and SAP systems with this urgent update. Includes CVSS 7.7 details and patch commands.
Urgent Security Vulnerability Patched in Python-Setuptools
A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-47273) has been discovered in python-setuptools, a core Python packaging tool used by developers worldwide. This path traversal flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary file writes, posing significant risks to enterprise systems, cloud deployments, and Linux servers.
CVSS Severity Scores:
7.7 (CVSS v4.0) – Critical network-based exploit with high integrity impact
7.5 (CVSS v3.1) – Unauthenticated remote code execution risk
Affected SUSE Linux Enterprise Systems
The following SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE) distributions require immediate patching:
Public Cloud Module 12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 (SP1-SP5, LTSS, Extended Security)
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing (HPC) 12 (SP2-SP5)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 (SP1-SP5)
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-47273
Apply the latest security patch via:
YaST Online Update (recommended)
Zypper Patch Command (manual installation)
Example Patch Commands:
# Public Cloud Module 12 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Public-Cloud-12-2025-1695=1 # SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 LTSS zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SERVER-12-SP5-LTSS-2025-1695=1
Why This Update Matters for Enterprises
Prevents unauthorized file system access via malicious package installs
Critical for compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2) due to data integrity risks
Impacts DevOps pipelines relying on Python package management
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