CVE-2025-23011: Fedora Repository archive extraction path traversal

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2025-23011?

CVE-2025-23011 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-23011?

To fix CVE-2025-23011, update your Fedora Repository to version 3.8.2 or later.

Q: What type of attack does CVE-2025-23011 allow?

CVE-2025-23011 allows remote authenticated attackers to exploit path traversal vulnerabilities through maliciously crafted archives.

Q: Which version of Fedora Repository is affected by CVE-2025-23011?

CVE-2025-23011 affects Fedora Repository version 3.8.1.

Q: What kind of files can be extracted to unauthorized locations due to CVE-2025-23011?

CVE-2025-23011 can allow extraction of arbitrary JSP files to executable locations.

Published Jan 23, 2025

Updated

Fedora Repository 3.8.1 allows path traversal when extracting uploaded archives ("Zip Slip"). A remote, authenticated attacker can upload a specially crafted archive that will extract an arbitrary JSP file to a location that can be executed by an unauthenticated GET request. Fedora Repository 3.8.1 was released on 2015-06-11 and is no longer maintained. Migrate to a currently supported version (6.5.1 as of 2025-01-23).

Affected Software

2 affected components

Fedora Repository=3.8.1

Fedorarepository Fcrepo<6.5.1

Event History

Jan 23, 2025

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:22 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:22 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·09:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23011?

CVE-2025-23011 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2025-23011?

To fix CVE-2025-23011, update your Fedora Repository to version 3.8.2 or later.

What type of attack does CVE-2025-23011 allow?

CVE-2025-23011 allows remote authenticated attackers to exploit path traversal vulnerabilities through maliciously crafted archives.

Which version of Fedora Repository is affected by CVE-2025-23011?

CVE-2025-23011 affects Fedora Repository version 3.8.1.

What kind of files can be extracted to unauthorized locations due to CVE-2025-23011?

CVE-2025-23011 can allow extraction of arbitrary JSP files to executable locations.

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