ZDI-26-287: 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 7.5. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-5491.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in DriveLock arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied paths in its web service component, enabling remote attackers to perform directory traversal attacks and disclose sensitive information accessible to the service account. Exploitation does not require authentication. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-5491 and a CVSS score of 7.5 by the Zero Day Initiative. DriveLock has released an official update to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can disclose sensitive information from the affected DriveLock installation by exploiting the directory traversal flaw. The information disclosed is accessible within the context of the service account running the web service. 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 soon as possible to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
ZDI-26-287: 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 7.5. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-5491.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in DriveLock arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied paths in its web service component, enabling remote attackers to perform directory traversal attacks and disclose sensitive information accessible to the service account. Exploitation does not require authentication. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-5491 and a CVSS score of 7.5 by the Zero Day Initiative. DriveLock has released an official update to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can disclose sensitive information from the affected DriveLock installation by exploiting the directory traversal flaw. The information disclosed is accessible within the context of the service account running the web service. 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 soon as possible to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a15fc93e29bf47b5055e030
Added to database: 5/26/2026, 8:03:31 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 8:07:34 PM
Last updated: 5/27/2026, 4:58:45 AM
Views: 2
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