CVE-2025-71176
MEDIUM EPSS 3.8%
Published Jan 22, 20265mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
6.8 CVSS 3.1
Published Jan 22, 2026 5mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago
Description
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.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Changed
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low
Availability Low
Threat Intelligence
EPSS Exploit Probability
3.8% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-379
References 2
- github.com https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/13669
- openwall.com https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/21/5
Remediation
No remediation data recorded yet
Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.