Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-378

    CWE-378: Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions

    Opening temporary files without appropriate measures or controls can leave the file, its contents and any function that it impacts vulnerable to attack.

    Published:19 Jul 2006
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:11 Dec 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-377: Insecure Temporary File