ZDI-26-286: DriveLock SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
A SQL injection vulnerability in DriveLock's web service allows authenticated remote attackers to escalate privileges. The flaw is due to improper validation of user-supplied input used in SQL queries on the service listening on TCP port 4568. DriveLock has issued an update to fix this issue. Exploitation requires authentication but can lead to full compromise of protected resources.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-5490 is a SQL injection vulnerability in DriveLock's web service component, which listens by default on TCP port 4568. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of user input before it is incorporated into SQL queries. Authenticated remote attackers can exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges and gain access to resources normally restricted. The Zero Day Initiative assigned this vulnerability a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating high severity. DriveLock has released an update to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to escalate privileges within the DriveLock environment, potentially gaining access to sensitive resources and performing unauthorized actions. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
DriveLock has issued an official update that addresses this SQL injection vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided update promptly to remediate the issue. Since authentication is required for exploitation, ensure that access controls and authentication mechanisms are properly enforced as an additional layer of defense.
ZDI-26-286: DriveLock SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
A SQL injection vulnerability in DriveLock's web service allows authenticated remote attackers to escalate privileges. The flaw is due to improper validation of user-supplied input used in SQL queries on the service listening on TCP port 4568. DriveLock has issued an update to fix this issue. Exploitation requires authentication but can lead to full compromise of protected resources.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-5490 is a SQL injection vulnerability in DriveLock's web service component, which listens by default on TCP port 4568. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of user input before it is incorporated into SQL queries. Authenticated remote attackers can exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges and gain access to resources normally restricted. The Zero Day Initiative assigned this vulnerability a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating high severity. DriveLock has released an update to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to escalate privileges within the DriveLock environment, potentially gaining access to sensitive resources and performing unauthorized actions. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
DriveLock has issued an official update that addresses this SQL injection vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided update promptly to remediate the issue. Since authentication is required for exploitation, ensure that access controls and authentication mechanisms are properly enforced as an additional layer of defense.
Technical Details
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Threat ID: 6a15fc93e29bf47b5055e035
Added to database: 05/26/2026, 20:03:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 07:06:00 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 57
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