ZDI-26-286: DriveLock SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of DriveLock. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-5490.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-5490 is a SQL injection vulnerability in DriveLock's web service, which listens on TCP port 4568. The vulnerability requires authentication and results from insufficient validation of user input before constructing SQL queries. Exploiting this flaw enables remote attackers to escalate privileges and access protected resources. The Zero Day Initiative assigned a CVSS score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. DriveLock has released an update to fix this issue, as detailed in their security bulletin.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected DriveLock installations, potentially gaining unauthorized access to protected resources. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
DriveLock has issued an official update to correct this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided patch as detailed in the security bulletin at https://drivelock.help/sb/Content/SecurityBulletins/26-002-SQLInjection.htm. Applying this update mitigates the risk of privilege escalation via this SQL injection flaw.
ZDI-26-286: DriveLock SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of DriveLock. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-5490.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-5490 is a SQL injection vulnerability in DriveLock's web service, which listens on TCP port 4568. The vulnerability requires authentication and results from insufficient validation of user input before constructing SQL queries. Exploiting this flaw enables remote attackers to escalate privileges and access protected resources. The Zero Day Initiative assigned a CVSS score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. DriveLock has released an update to fix this issue, as detailed in their security bulletin.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected DriveLock installations, potentially gaining unauthorized access to protected resources. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
DriveLock has issued an official update to correct this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided patch as detailed in the security bulletin at https://drivelock.help/sb/Content/SecurityBulletins/26-002-SQLInjection.htm. Applying this update mitigates the risk of privilege escalation via this SQL injection flaw.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a15fc93e29bf47b5055e035
Added to database: 5/26/2026, 8:03:31 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 8:07:42 PM
Last updated: 5/27/2026, 4:50:12 AM
Views: 2
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