tox-dev filelock up to 4.2.0 ReadWriteLock _read_write.py _connect privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in tox-dev filelock up to 4.2.0. This affects the function _connect of the file src/filelock/_read_write.py of the component ReadWriteLock. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-112913. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in tox-dev filelock up to 4.2.0. This affects the function _connect of the file src/filelock/_read_write.py of the component ReadWriteLock. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-112913. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 4.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: filelock 4.2.1

Timelineinfo

10/26/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-112913 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-112913
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-426351

Entryinfo

Created: 10/26/2026 10:26
Changes: 10/26/2026 10:26 (52)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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