CVE-2025-71176

Summary

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.

Affected Software

Weaknesses

• CWE-379: CWE-379 Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

• SSVC:
• Exploitation: none
  • Automatable: no
  • Technical Impact: partial

References

• https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/13669
• https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/21/5

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