tox-dev filelock up to 4.2.0 StrictSoftFileLock src/filelock/_strict.py _ensure_protocol_directory permission assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in tox-dev filelock up to 4.2.0. This affects the function _ensure_protocol_directory of the file src/filelock/_strict.py of the component StrictSoftFileLock. The manipulation leads to permission assignment. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-112908. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in tox-dev filelock up to 4.2.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function _ensure_protocol_directory of the file src/filelock/_strict.py of the component StrictSoftFileLock. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission assignment vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-732. The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. Impacted is integrity, and availability.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-112908. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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: Permission assignment
CWE: CWE-732 / CWE-275 / 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

10/28/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-112908 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-112908
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-428243

Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2026 23:07
Changes: 10/28/2026 23:07 (52)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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