CVE-2026-112914: filelock: SoftFileLock stale-break restore follows a swapped-in symbolic link and hard-links a file of the user running...
MEDIUM
CVSS 5.3
Exploit Available
Published: October 23, 2026 | Last Modified: October 23, 2026
Description
filelock: SoftFileLock stale-break restore follows a swapped-in symbolic link and hard-links a file of the user running the lock into the lock directory
Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically
- Medium CVSS score indicates moderate risk — exploitation requires specific conditions or results in limited impact.
- Exploit code is reported to be available, increasing the likelihood of active exploitation.
This analysis is generated by Ghostwire from NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS, and open-source intelligence data. Verify findings through primary sources before acting.
References