CVE-2025-23011: Fedora Repository 3.8.1 allows path traversal when extracting uploaded archives ("Zip Slip")

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

fcrepo: upgrade to 6.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-23011 being exploited?

CVE-2025-23011 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-2025-23011 affect?

CVE-2025-23011 affects fcrepo. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-23011 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting fcrepo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 Fedora Repository 3.8.1 was released on 2015-06-11 and is no longer maintained.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).

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-23
Published	2025-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government · Vendor: fedorarepository

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-23 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fedorarepository fcrepo UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.5.1

Fixed in: 6.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fcrepo || rpm -q fcrepo || fcrepo --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fcrepo

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-23011?

fcrepo: upgrade to 6.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-23011 being exploited?

CVE-2025-23011 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-2025-23011 affect?

CVE-2025-23011 affects fcrepo. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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

How urgent is CVE-2025-23011?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-23012 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Fedora Repository 3.8.x includes a service account (fedoraIntCallUser) with default credentials and privileges

References

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