fix: eliminate TOCTOU race in file unlink calls - #3815
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Pull request overview
Eliminates TOCTOU races when deleting integration and extension cache files.
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- Replaces existence checks followed by
unlink()with atomicunlink(missing_ok=True). - Preserves behavior when target files are absent.
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
src/specify_cli/integrations/_helpers.py |
Safely removes legacy integration metadata. |
src/specify_cli/extensions/__init__.py |
Safely clears extension catalog cache files. |
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Replace if path.exists(): path.unlink() with path.unlink(missing_ok=True) in integrations/_helpers.py and extensions/init.py clear_cache to eliminate TOCTOU race conditions.