DriveLock Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

April 15th, 2026
ZDI-26-285 ZDI-CAN-28719

CVE ID

CVE-2026-5489

CVSS Score

5.3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors

DriveLock

Affected Products

DriveLock

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of DriveLock. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the web service, which listens on TCP port 4568 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the service account.

Additional Details

DriveLock has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.drivelock.help/sb/Content/SecurityBulletins/26-001-DESForwarding.htm

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2026-02-06 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2026-04-15 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2026-04-15 - Advisory Updated

Credit

stuxxn

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