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Description
Vulnerable Library - diagrams-0.25.1-py3-none-any.whl
Path to dependency file: /docs/requirements.txt
Path to vulnerable library: /tmp/ws-ua_20260101220728_KGSYFX/python_NXASBR/202601012208011/env/lib/python3.9/site-packages/filelock-3.19.1.dist-info
Vulnerabilities
| Vulnerability | Severity | Dependency | Type | Fixed in (diagrams version) | Remediation Possible** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-68146 | 6.3 | filelock-3.19.1-py3-none-any.whl | Transitive | N/A* | ❌ |
*For some transitive vulnerabilities, there is no version of direct dependency with a fix. Check the "Details" section below to see if there is a version of transitive dependency where vulnerability is fixed.
**In some cases, Remediation PR cannot be created automatically for a vulnerability despite the availability of remediation
Details
CVE-2025-68146
Vulnerable Library - filelock-3.19.1-py3-none-any.whl
A platform independent file lock.
Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/42/14/42b2651a2f46b022ccd948bca9f2d5af0fd8929c4eec235b8d6d844fbe67/filelock-3.19.1-py3-none-any.whl
Path to dependency file: /docs/requirements.txt
Path to vulnerable library: /tmp/ws-ua_20260101220728_KGSYFX/python_NXASBR/202601012208011/env/lib/python3.9/site-packages/filelock-3.19.1.dist-info
Dependency Hierarchy:
- diagrams-0.25.1-py3-none-any.whl (Root Library)
- pre_commit-4.3.0-py2.py3-none-any.whl
- virtualenv-20.35.4-py3-none-any.whl
- ❌ filelock-3.19.1-py3-none-any.whl (Vulnerable Library)
- virtualenv-20.35.4-py3-none-any.whl
- pre_commit-4.3.0-py2.py3-none-any.whl
Found in base branch: main
Vulnerability Details
filelock is a platform-independent file lock for Python. In versions prior to 3.20.1, a Time-of-Check-Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition allows local attackers to corrupt or truncate arbitrary user files through symlink attacks. The vulnerability exists in both Unix and Windows lock file creation where filelock checks if a file exists before opening it with O_TRUNC. An attacker can create a symlink pointing to a victim file in the time gap between the check and open, causing os.open() to follow the symlink and truncate the target file. All users of filelock on Unix, Linux, macOS, and Windows systems are impacted. The vulnerability cascades to dependent libraries. The attack requires local filesystem access and ability to create symlinks (standard user permissions on Unix; Developer Mode on Windows 10+). Exploitation succeeds within 1-3 attempts when lock file paths are predictable. The issue is fixed in version 3.20.1. If immediate upgrade is not possible, use SoftFileLock instead of UnixFileLock/WindowsFileLock (note: different locking semantics, may not be suitable for all use cases); ensure lock file directories have restrictive permissions (chmod 0700) to prevent untrusted users from creating symlinks; and/or monitor lock file directories for suspicious symlinks before running trusted applications. These workarounds provide only partial mitigation. The race condition remains exploitable. Upgrading to version 3.20.1 is strongly recommended.
Publish Date: 2025-12-16
URL: CVE-2025-68146
CVSS 3 Score Details (6.3)
Base Score Metrics:
- Exploitability Metrics:
- Attack Vector: Local
- Attack Complexity: High
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- Impact Metrics:
- Confidentiality Impact: None
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Release Date: 2025-12-16
Fix Resolution: filelock - 3.20.1
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