pytest-8.4.2-py3-none-any.whl: 1 vulnerabilities (highest severity is: 6.8) unreachable

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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: /requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /tmp/ws-ua_20260201145705_NPZVSP/python_KLBTOE/202602011457051/env/lib/python3.9/site-packages/pytest-8.4.2.dist-info

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Please note: There might be a version that explicitly solves one or more of the vulnerabilities listed below, but we do not recommend it. For more info about the optional fixes, check the "Details" section below.

Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability	Severity	CVSS	Exploit Maturity	EPSS	Dependency	Type	Fixed in (pytest version)	Fix PR available	Reachability
CVE-2025-71176	Medium	6.8	Not Defined	0.0%	pytest-8.4.2-py3-none-any.whl	Direct	N/A	❌	Unreachable

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Details

CVE-2025-71176

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: /requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /tmp/ws-ua_20260201145705_NPZVSP/python_KLBTOE/202602011457051/env/lib/python3.9/site-packages/pytest-8.4.2.dist-info

Dependency Hierarchy:

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

Found in base branch: main

Reachability Analysis

The vulnerable code is unreachable

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

Threat Assessment

Exploit Maturity: Not Defined

EPSS: 0.0%

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.