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pytest: pytest: Denial of Service or Privilege Escalation via insecure temporary directory handling

🗓️ 16 Apr 2026 20:56:52Reported by RedHatType 
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Pytest flaw enables abuse of insecure temporary directories, risking denial of service and privilege escalation.

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20 Jul 2026 17:58Current
6Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6
CVSS 3.16.8
EPSS0.0014
SSVC
CWE-379
pytest flawinsecure temporary directoriespredictable namesprivilege escalationdenial of service
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