CVE-2026-22701 | tox-dev filelock up to 3.20.2 on Python File Creation _acquire link following (GHSA-qmgc-5h2g-mvrw)

January 10, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in tox-dev filelock up to 3.20.2 on Python. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _acquire of the component File Creation Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to link following.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-22701. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

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