CWE-377 – Insecure Temporary File in Java
In software development, temporary files are often used to store data temporarily during an application’s execution. These files may contain sensitive information or be used to hold data that must be processed or passed between different parts of a program. However, if these temporary files are not managed securely,
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CWE-377 - Insecure Temporary File in Java

In software development, temporary files are often used to store data temporarily during an application’s execution. These files may contain sensitive information or be used to hold data that must be processed or passed between different parts of a program. However, if these temporary files are not managed securely, they can introduce vulnerabilities that may compromise the application's confidentiality, integrity, or availability. The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identified CWE-377 as a weakness associated with the insecure creation and management of temporary files.

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