CVE-2021-25322: A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in python-HyperKitty of openSUSE Leap 15.2, Factory all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-25322?

python-hyperkitty: upgrade to 1.3.4-5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-25322 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25322 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-25322 affect?

CVE-2021-25322 affects python-hyperkitty. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in python-HyperKitty of openSUSE Leap 15.2, Factory allows local attackers to escalate privileges from the user hyperkitty or hyperkitty-admin to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Leap

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-25322?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-25322 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting python-hyperkitty. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in python-HyperKitty of openSUSE Leap 15.2, Factory allows local attackers to escalate privileges from the user hyperkitty or hyperkitty-admin to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Leap 15.2 python-HyperKitty version 1.3.2-lp152.2.3.1 and prior versions. openSUSE Factory python-HyperKitty versions prior to 1.3.4-5.1.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-61
Published	2021-06-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): SUSE · Vendor: python-hyperkitty project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-06-10 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

python-hyperkitty project python-hyperkitty UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.2-lp152.2.3.1 · < 1.3.4-5.1

Fixed in: 1.3.4-5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy python-hyperkitty || rpm -q python-hyperkitty || python-hyperkitty --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.4-5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade python-hyperkitty

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade python-hyperkitty

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-25322?

python-hyperkitty: upgrade to 1.3.4-5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-25322 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25322 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-25322 affect?

CVE-2021-25322 affects python-hyperkitty. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in python-HyperKitty of openSUSE Leap 15.2, Factory allows local attackers to escalate privileges from the user hyperkitty or hyperkitty-admin to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Leap

How urgent is CVE-2021-25322?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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