Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-379

    CWE-379: Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions

    The product creates a temporary file in a directory whose permissions allow unintended actors to determine the file's existence or otherwise access that file.

    Published:19 Jul 2006
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:30 Apr 2026

    Related Weakness

    CWE-377: Insecure Temporary File