pytest-6.2.4-py3-none-any.whl: 1 vulnerabilities (highest severity is: 6.8) #48
Description
Vulnerable Library - pytest-6.2.4-py3-none-any.whl
pytest: simple powerful testing with Python
Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/a1/59/6821e900592fbe261f19d67e4def0cb27e52ef8ed16d9922c144961cc1ee/pytest-6.2.4-py3-none-any.whl
Path to dependency file: /blockchain/requirements.txt
Path to vulnerable library: /blockchain/requirements.txt
Found in HEAD commit: 56243b6f6a9d69dc996086fd1497f2255877936c
Vulnerabilities
| Vulnerability | Severity |  CVSS |
Dependency | Type | Fixed in (pytest version) | Remediation Possible** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-71176 |  Medium |
6.8 | pytest-6.2.4-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-6.2.4-py3-none-any.whl
pytest: simple powerful testing with Python
Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/a1/59/6821e900592fbe261f19d67e4def0cb27e52ef8ed16d9922c144961cc1ee/pytest-6.2.4-py3-none-any.whl
Path to dependency file: /blockchain/requirements.txt
Path to vulnerable library: /blockchain/requirements.txt
Dependency Hierarchy:
- ❌ pytest-6.2.4-py3-none-any.whl (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: 56243b6f6a9d69dc996086fd1497f2255877936c
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
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