filelock ReadWriteLock: SQLite reopens the lock database by name, so a planted symlink or journal file makes the lock...
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-112940
Summary
filelock ReadWriteLock: SQLite reopens the lock database by name, so a planted symlink or journal file makes the lock user's process overwrite or unlink its own files
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for filelock. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 2% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether filelock is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.1%; percentile: 2%.
Sources
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