CVE-2025-71176CWE-379

pytest through 9.0.2 on UNIX relies on directories with the /tmp/pytest-of-{user} name pattern, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or…

Medium · published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
6.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
4.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

pytest through 9.0.2 on UNIX relies on directories with the /tmp/pytest-of-{user} name pattern, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
6.8 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00154 · 4.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-379 · Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions
Published
2026-01-22T04:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 04:59Z
    pytest through 9.0.2 on UNIX relies on directories with the /tmp/pytest-of-{user} name pattern, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or…
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