Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Incorrect Permissions Affecting py3-cassandra-medusa package, versions <0.28.0-r0


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on default assessment until relevant scores are available.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.14% (4th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-WOLFILATEST-PY3CASSANDRAMEDUSA-16099964
  • published18 Apr 2026
  • disclosed22 Jan 2026

Introduced: 22 Jan 2026

CVE-2025-71176  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-379  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Wolfi py3-cassandra-medusa to version 0.28.0-r0 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream py3-cassandra-medusa package and not the py3-cassandra-medusa package as distributed by Wolfi. See How to fix? for Wolfi relevant fixed versions and status.

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 Base Scores

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