CVE-2023-25307: nothub mrpack-install <= v0.16.2 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-25307?

mrpack-install: upgrade to 0.16.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-25307 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25307 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-2023-25307 affect?

CVE-2023-25307 affects mrpack-install. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). nothub mrpack-install <= v0.16.2 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-25307?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-25307 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting mrpack-install. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

nothub mrpack-install <= v0.16.2 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-06-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mrpack-install project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-26 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mrpack-install project mrpack-install UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.16.3

Fixed in: 0.16.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mrpack-install || rpm -q mrpack-install || mrpack-install --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.16.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mrpack-install

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mrpack-install

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-2023-25307?

mrpack-install: upgrade to 0.16.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-25307 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25307 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-2023-25307 affect?

CVE-2023-25307 affects mrpack-install. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). nothub mrpack-install <= v0.16.2 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal.

How urgent is CVE-2023-25307?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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