Shub: setuptools has a path traversal vulnerability in PackageIndex.download that leads to Arbitrary File Write
Affects shubSource GCVE Database
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High : upgrade to 2.15.4_4 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 18:59 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.15.4_4
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade shub to 2.15.4_4.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Homebrewshubpkg:brew/shubOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix is available in setuptools version 2.15.4_4. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A path traversal vulnerability in the PackageIndex.download function of setuptools allows an attacker to write files to arbitrary filesystem locations. The flaw arises from insufficient sanitization of filenames derived from URLs, enabling os.path.join to be bypassed. This vulnerability was fixed in setuptools version 2.15.4_4. Exploitation could lead to arbitrary file write with the permissions of the running process, potentially escalating to remote code execution depending on context.
References
- github.com/pypa/setuptools/security/advisories/GHSA-5rjg-fvgr-3xxf (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-47273 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/pypa/setuptools/issues/4946 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/pypa/setuptools/commit/250a6d17978f9f6ac3ac887091f2d32886fbbb0b (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/setuptools/PYSEC-2025-49.yaml (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/pypa/setuptools (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/pypa/setuptools/blob/6ead555c5fb29bc57fe6105b1bffc163f56fd558/setuptools/package_index.py (opens in a new tab)
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00035.html (opens in a new tab)