CVE-2025-22873

Name: CVE-2025-22873
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-04T23:15:54.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.8/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-22873 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.8/10 on the CVSS scale. It was possible to improperly access the parent directory of an os.Root by opening a filename ending in "../". For example, Root.Open("../") would open the parent directory of the Root. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It was possible to improperly access the parent directory of an os.Root by opening a filename ending in "../". For example, Root.Open("../") would open the parent directory of the Root. This escape only permits opening the parent directory itself, not ancestors of the parent or files contained within the parent.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-23

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Golang	Go	< 1.23.9
Golang	Go	>= 1.24.0, < 1.24.3

References

https://go.dev/cl/670036Patch, Product
https://go.dev/issue/73555Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/UZoIkUT367A/m/5WDxKizJAQAJMailing List, Release Notes
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-4403Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/06/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-22873?

How severe is CVE-2025-22873?

CVE-2025-22873 has a CVSS score of 3.8/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22873?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST