CVE-2025-71176 (Medium) detected in pytest-8.4.2-py3-none-any.whl

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CVE-2025-71176 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - pytest-8.4.2-py3-none-any.whl

pytest: simple powerful testing with Python

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/a8/a4/20da314d277121d6534b3a980b29035dcd51e6744bd79075a6ce8fa4eb8d/pytest-8.4.2-py3-none-any.whl

Path to dependency file: /test-requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /tmp/ws-ua_20260402140528_BYRDYW/python_TYRXAX/20260402140530/pytest-8.4.2-py3-none-any.whl

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ pytest-8.4.2-py3-none-any.whl (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 733821ba208032bbe0d8b2992a2e4aece4265119

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

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.

Publish Date: 2026-01-22

URL: CVE-2025-71176

CVSS 3 Score Details (6.8)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Changed
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: Low
  • Integrity Impact: Low
  • Availability Impact: Low

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: GHSA-6w46-j5rx-g56g

Release Date: 2026-01-22

Fix Resolution: pytest - 9.0.3

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