CWE-377—Insecure Temporary File

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released 2006-07-19 · last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-377
Abstraction:: Class
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Incomplete
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Insecure Temporary File

Description

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

Common Consequences

Scope:: Confidentiality, Integrity
Impact:: Read Files or Directories, Modify Files or Directories

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