shodan · filelock: StrictSoftFileLock follows a symbolic link swapped in at <path>.filelock and creates claim files in a
Affects shodanSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.8 Medium : upgrade to 1.31.0_12 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 05:16 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.31.0_12
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade shodan to 1.31.0_12.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Homebrewshodanpkg:brew/shodanOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available in filelock version 1.31.0_12 that fixes this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to this version to remediate the issue. No other specific mitigations are indicated. The vulnerability requires specific conditions involving directory permissions and rename capabilities, so restricting write access to shared directories and using sticky bits where appropriate can reduce risk.
Description
A vulnerability in filelock versions >=1.31.0_11 and <1.31.0_12 allows a local user with write access to a shared directory to swap a symbolic link in place of a lock directory between a check and subsequent operations. This can cause the lock user to create claim files in an attacker-chosen directory, potentially disrupting other locks by causing stranded claims that lead to denial of service until manually cleared. The issue requires a race condition and specific directory permissions, and has medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.8.
References
- github.com/tox-dev/filelock/security/advisories/GHSA-m462-7rxw-wvpg (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/tox-dev/filelock/pull/839 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/tox-dev/filelock/commit/bfa066d65a1ba9106f86ee9d027f7588b9c77e03 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/tox-dev/filelock (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/tox-dev/filelock/releases/tag/4.2.1 (opens in a new tab)