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# Avoid mktemp

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    The function `mktemp` is deprecated. When using this function, it is possible for an attacker to modify the created file before the filename is returned. Use `NamedTemporaryFile()` instead and pass it the `delete=False` parameter.<br />**Likelihood**: LOW<br />**Confidence**: HIGH<br />**CWE**: <br />- CWE-377: Insecure Temporary File
    <br />**OWASP**: <br />- A01:2021 - Broken Access Control
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