Vulnerability/
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q3/1013

https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q3/1013: CPython [CVE-2026-12345] Race condition in tempfile.TemporaryDictory cleanup allows deleting files outside the temporary dictory

Published Sep 29, 2026

Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component

Python CPython

Frequently Asked Questions

What severity did the announcement assign to this issue?

The announcement classifies the vulnerability as MEDIUM severity.

Does the announcement identify the affected CPython versions?

No. It directs readers to the CVE record for the latest affected-version information.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.