Critical Python Setuptools Security Update (CVE-2025-47273) – Patch Now

 

Urgent security update for Python Setuptools (CVE-2025-47273) fixes a critical path traversal flaw allowing arbitrary file writes. Affects SUSE Linux, openSUSE Leap, and enterprise cloud systems. Patch now to prevent remote exploitation and compliance risks.

Last Updated: May 26, 2025
Severity: High (CVSS 7.5-7.7)
Affected Systems: SUSE Linux, openSUSE Leap, Enterprise Servers, Cloud Modules

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-47273) has been discovered in Python Setuptools, allowing arbitrary file writes via path traversal. This security flaw poses significant risks to enterprise environments, cloud infrastructure, and development pipelines.

🔒 Vulnerability Details & Impact

• CVE ID: CVE-2025-47273

• CVSS Score: 7.7 (SUSE/NVD) | 7.5 (CVSS 3.1)

• Exploitability: Remote, No Authentication Required (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N)

• Impact: Attackers can overwrite system files, leading to privilege escalation, data corruption, or service disruption.

• Affected Versions:

  • openSUSE Leap 15.4/15.6

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 SP4-SP6

  • Public Cloud Module 15-SP4

  • Python 3 Module 15-SP6

🛡️ How to Patch (Step-by-Step Guide)

To mitigate this vulnerability, apply the latest security update using one of these methods:

1. Recommended Patch Commands

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15 SP5:

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  zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Product-SLES_SAP-15-SP5-2025-1704=1

• openSUSE Leap 15.4/15.6:

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  zypper in -t patch SUSE-2025-1704=1

• Public Cloud Module 15-SP4:

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  zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Public-Cloud-15-SP4-2025-1704=1

2. Manual Update via YaST or Zypper

For automated enterprise deployment, use:

• YaST Online Update

• SUSE Manager Server 4.3

📦 Affected Packages

Distribution	Package Name	Fixed Version
openSUSE Leap 15.4	python311-setuptools	67.7.2-150400.3.19.1
SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 SP6	python311-setuptools	67.7.2-150400.3.19.1
Public Cloud Module 15-SP4	python311-setuptools	67.7.2-150400.3.19.1

🚨 Why This Update Matters

• Prevents Remote Exploitation: Attackers can manipulate package installations to execute malicious code.

• Compliance Risks: Unpatched systems may violate GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2 requirements.

• DevOps Impact: CI/CD pipelines using setuptools are at risk of supply chain attacks.

📌 Additional Recommendations

✔ Monitor logs for unexpected file modifications.
✔ Audit Python dependencies in development environments.
✔ Consider vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys) for detection.

🔗 References & Further Reading

• SUSE Security Advisory

• NVD Entry for CVE-2025-47273

• Bugzilla Report (#1243313)