Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-377

Allowed-with-Review

Insecure Temporary File

Abstraction: Class · Status: Incomplete

Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack.

185 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-RC83-8WMP-V9VX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-11 18:31 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:58
VLAI
Details

Insecure temporary file in the installer for Zoom Rooms before version 5.15.0 may allow an authenticated user to enable an escalation of privilege via local access.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-34119"
  ],
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      "CWE-377",
      "CWE-426",
      "CWE-668"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-07-11T18:15:16Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": " Insecure temporary file in the installer for Zoom Rooms before version 5.15.0 may allow an authenticated user to enable an escalation of privilege via local access.\n",
  "id": "GHSA-rc83-8wmp-v9vx",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T05:58:24Z",
  "published": "2023-07-11T18:31:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34119"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-RFW8-HF5P-PVFC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-25 03:31 – Updated: 2024-10-25 03:31
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in chidiwilliams buzz 1.1.0. This vulnerability affects the function download_model of the file buzz/model_loader.py. The manipulation leads to insecure temporary file. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-10372"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-377"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-10-25T02:15:03Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in chidiwilliams buzz 1.1.0. This vulnerability affects the function download_model of the file buzz/model_loader.py. The manipulation leads to insecure temporary file. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
  "id": "GHSA-rfw8-hf5p-pvfc",
  "modified": "2024-10-25T03:31:32Z",
  "published": "2024-10-25T03:31:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10372"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/Startr4ck/CVE_lists/blob/main/buzz/Insecure%20Temporary%20File%20in%20BUZZ.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.281764"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.281764"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.425441"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-RG43-4X9M-W9JH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:43 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:43
VLAI
Details

A Insecure Temporary File vulnerability in the packaging of cyrus-sasl of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to escalate to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory cyrus-sasl version 2.1.27-4.2 and prior versions.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-8032"
  ],
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      "CWE-377"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-02-25T10:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A Insecure Temporary File vulnerability in the packaging of cyrus-sasl of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to escalate to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory cyrus-sasl version 2.1.27-4.2 and prior versions.",
  "id": "GHSA-rg43-4x9m-w9jh",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:43:02Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:43:02Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8032"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1180669"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RG9H-VX28-XXP5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-13 18:31 – Updated: 2025-10-13 21:02
VLAI
Summary
llama-index has Insecure Temporary File
Details

The llama_index library version 0.12.33 sets the NLTK data directory to a subdirectory of the codebase by default, which is world-writable in multi-user environments. This configuration allows local users to overwrite, delete, or corrupt NLTK data files, leading to potential denial of service, data tampering, or privilege escalation. The vulnerability arises from the use of a shared cache directory instead of a user-specific one, making it susceptible to local data tampering and denial of service.

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    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "llama-index"
      },
      "ranges": [
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          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "0.13.0"
            }
          ],
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        }
      ]
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  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-7707"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-377"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2025-10-13T21:02:28Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-10-13T17:15:35Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The llama_index library version 0.12.33 sets the NLTK data directory to a subdirectory of the codebase by default, which is world-writable in multi-user environments. This configuration allows local users to overwrite, delete, or corrupt NLTK data files, leading to potential denial of service, data tampering, or privilege escalation. The vulnerability arises from the use of a shared cache directory instead of a user-specific one, making it susceptible to local data tampering and denial of service.",
  "id": "GHSA-rg9h-vx28-xxp5",
  "modified": "2025-10-13T21:02:28Z",
  "published": "2025-10-13T18:31:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-7707"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/98816394d57c7f53f847ed7b60725e69d0e7aae4"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://huntr.com/bounties/3fe2c8ab-6727-4aef-a0ef-4d2818e48803"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "llama-index has Insecure Temporary File"
}

GHSA-V5C9-98F7-2H54

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-23 00:40 – Updated: 2023-08-29 19:54
VLAI
Summary
Hadoop symlink vulnerability
Details

Hadoop 1.0.3 contains a symlink vulnerability as a result of storing pid files in the shared /tmp directory by default.

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  "affected": [
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        "last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 1.0.3"
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        "name": "org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main"
      },
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    "github_reviewed_at": "2023-08-29T19:54:42Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-10-29T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Hadoop 1.0.3 contains a symlink vulnerability as a result of storing pid files in the shared `/tmp` directory by default.",
  "id": "GHSA-v5c9-98f7-2h54",
  "modified": "2023-08-29T19:54:42Z",
  "published": "2022-04-23T00:40:07Z",
  "references": [
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      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-2945"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=535861"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/hadoop"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Jul/3"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2945"
    }
  ],
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    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Hadoop symlink vulnerability"
}

GHSA-VCG8-98Q8-G7MJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-04-07 21:47 – Updated: 2024-09-04 20:42
VLAI
Summary
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor and Insecure Temporary File in Ansible
Details

A flaw was found in Ansible Engine when using Ansible Vault for editing encrypted files. When a user executes "ansible-vault edit", another user on the same computer can read the old and new secret, as it is created in a temporary file with mkstemp and the returned file descriptor is closed and the method write_data is called to write the existing secret in the file. This method will delete the file before recreating it insecurely. All versions in 2.7.x, 2.8.x and 2.9.x branches are believed to be vulnerable.

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    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "ansible"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.7.17"
            }
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        }
      ]
    },
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        "name": "ansible"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "2.8.0a1"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.8.11"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "ansible"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "2.9.0a1"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.9.7"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1740"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-200",
      "CWE-377"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2021-04-05T15:41:07Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-03-16T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A flaw was found in Ansible Engine when using Ansible Vault for editing encrypted files. When a user executes \"ansible-vault edit\", another user on the same computer can read the old and new secret, as it is created in a temporary file with mkstemp and the returned file descriptor is closed and the method write_data is called to write the existing secret in the file. This method will delete the file before recreating it insecurely. All versions in 2.7.x, 2.8.x and 2.9.x branches are believed to be vulnerable.",
  "id": "GHSA-vcg8-98q8-g7mj",
  "modified": "2024-09-04T20:42:49Z",
  "published": "2021-04-07T21:47:31Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1740"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues/67798"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/28f9fbdb5e281976e33f443193047068afb97a9b"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/2a563514f070a0a8ba64aebf6bce21194be96c73"
    },
    {
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      "url": "https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/685a4b6d3ff72186d2b4ffce73172a5446a71ccc"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/ef32a5bf96a89107986375516285253c1380d7ef"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-1740"
    },
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vcg8-98q8-g7mj"
    },
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      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/ansible/ansible"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/ansible/PYSEC-2020-12.yaml"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00005.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DKPA4KC3OJSUFASUYMG66HKJE7ADNGFW"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MRRYUU5ZBLPBXCYG6CFP35D64NP2UB2S"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WQVOQD4VAIXXTVQAJKTN7NUGTJFE2PCB"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-11"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor and Insecure Temporary File in Ansible"
}

GHSA-VP9J-RGHQ-8JHH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-09 21:59 – Updated: 2024-11-18 16:26
VLAI
Summary
Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere and Insecure Temporary File in Ansible
Details

An incomplete fix was found for the fix of the flaw CVE-2020-1733 ansible insecure temporary directory when running become_user from become directive. The provided fix is insufficient to prevent the race condition on systems using ACLs and FUSE filesystems. Ansible Engine 2.7.18, 2.8.12, and 2.9.9 as well as previous versions are affected and Ansible Tower 3.4.5, 3.5.6 and 3.6.4 as well as previous versions are affected.

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      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "ansible"
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      "ranges": [
        {
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            {
              "introduced": "2.10.0a1"
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              "fixed": "2.10.0rc1"
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        }
      ]
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      "ranges": [
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          "events": [
            {
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            {
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            }
          ],
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        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-10744"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-362",
      "CWE-377",
      "CWE-668"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2021-04-05T13:49:09Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-05-15T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "An incomplete fix was found for the fix of the flaw CVE-2020-1733 ansible insecure temporary directory when running become_user from become directive. The provided fix is insufficient to prevent the race condition on systems using ACLs and FUSE filesystems. Ansible Engine 2.7.18, 2.8.12, and 2.9.9 as well as previous versions are affected and Ansible Tower 3.4.5, 3.5.6 and 3.6.4 as well as previous versions are affected.",
  "id": "GHSA-vp9j-rghq-8jhh",
  "modified": "2024-11-18T16:26:11Z",
  "published": "2022-02-09T21:59:42Z",
  "references": [
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10744"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues/69782"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/77d0effcc5b2da1ef23e4ba32986a9759c27c10d"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/84afa8e90cd168ff13208c8eae3e533ce7e21e1f"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/ffd3757fc35468a97791e452e7f2d14c3e3fcb80"
    },
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      "url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-10744"
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vp9j-rghq-8jhh"
    },
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      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/ansible/ansible"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/ansible/PYSEC-2020-208.yaml"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere and Insecure Temporary File in Ansible"
}

GHSA-VQJ2-4V8M-8VRQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-24 00:00 – Updated: 2024-09-30 20:52
VLAI
Summary
Insecure Temporary File in mlflow
Details

mlflow prior to 1.23.1 contains an insecure temporary file. The insecure function tempfile.mktemp() is deprecated and mkstemp() should be used instead.

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "mlflow"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.23.1"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-0736"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-377",
      "CWE-668"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2022-02-24T21:42:26Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-02-23T09:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "mlflow prior to 1.23.1 contains an insecure temporary file. The insecure function `tempfile.mktemp()` is deprecated and `mkstemp()` should be used instead.",
  "id": "GHSA-vqj2-4v8m-8vrq",
  "modified": "2024-09-30T20:52:09Z",
  "published": "2022-02-24T00:00:54Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0736"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/mlflow/mlflow/commit/61984e6843d2e59235d82a580c529920cd8f3711"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vqj2-4v8m-8vrq"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/mlflow/mlflow"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/mlflow/PYSEC-2022-28.yaml"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://huntr.dev/bounties/e5384764-c583-4dec-a1d8-4697f4e12f75"
    }
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  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Insecure Temporary File in mlflow"
}

GHSA-W9XP-HQ72-9J37

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-13 15:31 – Updated: 2024-11-13 18:32
VLAI
Details

Insecure creation of temporary files allows local users on systems with non-default configurations to cause denial of service or set the encryption key for a filesystem

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  "id": "GHSA-w9xp-hq72-9j37",
  "modified": "2024-11-13T18:32:00Z",
  "published": "2024-11-13T15:31:38Z",
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49506"
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      "url": "https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2024-49506"
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      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
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GHSA-WWPQ-F5C3-7HVX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-28 00:31 – Updated: 2026-05-06 19:00
VLAI
Summary
Spring Boot accepts predictable temp directory without ownership verification
Details

A local attacker on the same host as the application may be able to take control of the directory used by ApplicationTemp. When server.servlet.session.persistent is set to true and the attack persists across application restarts, this may allow the attacker to read session information and hijack authenticated users or deploy a gadget chain and execute code as the application's user.

Affected: Spring Boot 4.0.0–4.0.5 (fix 4.0.6), 3.5.0–3.5.13 (fix 3.5.14), 3.4.0–3.4.15 (fix 3.4.16), 3.3.0–3.3.18 (fix 3.3.19), 2.7.0–2.7.32 (fix 2.7.33); predictable temp directory / ApplicationTemp ownership verification. Versions that are no longer supported are also affected per vendor advisory.

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    "CVE-2026-40973"
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      "CWE-377"
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    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-05-06T19:00:10Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-28T00:16:24Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
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}

No mitigation information available for this CWE.

CAPEC-149: Explore for Predictable Temporary File Names

An attacker explores a target to identify the names and locations of predictable temporary files for the purpose of launching further attacks against the target. This involves analyzing naming conventions and storage locations of the temporary files created by a target application. If an attacker can predict the names of temporary files they can use this information to mount other attacks, such as information gathering and symlink attacks.

CAPEC-155: Screen Temporary Files for Sensitive Information

An adversary exploits the temporary, insecure storage of information by monitoring the content of files used to store temp data during an application's routine execution flow. Many applications use temporary files to accelerate processing or to provide records of state across multiple executions of the application. Sometimes, however, these temporary files may end up storing sensitive information. By screening an application's temporary files, an adversary might be able to discover such sensitive information. For example, web browsers often cache content to accelerate subsequent lookups. If the content contains sensitive information then the adversary could recover this from the web cache.