ZDI-26-285: DriveLock Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of DriveLock. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 5.3. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-5489.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in DriveLock involves a directory traversal flaw in its web service component, which listens on TCP port 4568. Due to insufficient validation of user-supplied file paths, remote attackers can access sensitive information without needing authentication. The vulnerability allows disclosure of information accessible to the service account. DriveLock has released an update to fix this issue, as documented in their security bulletin.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information from affected DriveLock installations without authentication. The information disclosed is limited to what the service account can access. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
DriveLock has issued an official update that corrects this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided update as detailed in the security bulletin at https://www.drivelock.help/sb/Content/SecurityBulletins/26-001-DESForwarding.htm. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
ZDI-26-285: DriveLock Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of DriveLock. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 5.3. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-5489.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in DriveLock involves a directory traversal flaw in its web service component, which listens on TCP port 4568. Due to insufficient validation of user-supplied file paths, remote attackers can access sensitive information without needing authentication. The vulnerability allows disclosure of information accessible to the service account. DriveLock has released an update to fix this issue, as documented in their security bulletin.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information from affected DriveLock installations without authentication. The information disclosed is limited to what the service account can access. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
DriveLock has issued an official update that corrects this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided update as detailed in the security bulletin at https://www.drivelock.help/sb/Content/SecurityBulletins/26-001-DESForwarding.htm. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
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Threat ID: 6a15fc93e29bf47b5055e039
Added to database: 5/26/2026, 8:03:31 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 8:07:52 PM
Last updated: 5/27/2026, 4:55:42 AM
Views: 2
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