pytest-6.2.5-py3-none-any.whl: 1 vulnerabilities (highest severity is: 6.8)

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Vulnerable Library - pytest-6.2.5-py3-none-any.whl

pytest: simple powerful testing with Python

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/40/76/86f886e750b81a4357b6ed606b2bcf0ce6d6c27ad3c09ebf63ed674fc86e/pytest-6.2.5-py3-none-any.whl

Path to dependency file: /requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /requirements.txt

Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability	Severity	CVSS	Dependency	Type	Fixed in (pytest version)	Remediation Possible**
CVE-2025-71176	Medium	6.8	pytest-6.2.5-py3-none-any.whl	Direct	N/A	❌

**In some cases, Remediation PR cannot be created automatically for a vulnerability despite the availability of remediation

Details

CVE-2025-71176

Vulnerable Library - pytest-6.2.5-py3-none-any.whl

pytest: simple powerful testing with Python

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/40/76/86f886e750b81a4357b6ed606b2bcf0ce6d6c27ad3c09ebf63ed674fc86e/pytest-6.2.5-py3-none-any.whl

Path to dependency file: /requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /requirements.txt

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ pytest-6.2.5-py3-none-any.whl (Vulnerable Library)

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.

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