CVE-2026-5489 in DriveLock
Summary
by MITRE • 07/29/2026
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 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. Was ZDI-CAN-28719.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/29/2026
The DriveLock directory traversal information disclosure vulnerability represents a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of affected systems through improper input validation mechanisms. This vulnerability resides within the web service component of DriveLock software, which operates on TCP port 4568 as its default listening port, making it readily accessible to potential attackers without requiring any authentication credentials. The weakness stems from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied paths before they are processed in file operations, creating an exploitable condition that allows malicious actors to traverse directory structures beyond their intended scope.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-22, which categorizes improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal or directory traversal attacks. Attackers can manipulate input parameters to access files and directories that should normally be restricted, potentially exposing sensitive system information including configuration files, user data, and system credentials. The vulnerability operates at the application layer where the web service fails to properly validate or sanitize incoming requests before processing them against the file system, creating a direct pathway for unauthorized information disclosure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it can provide attackers with elevated privileges within the context of the service account running the DriveLock web service. This presents significant risks to organizations since the service account typically possesses elevated permissions that could enable further exploitation or lateral movement within the network. The lack of authentication requirements means that any remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability without prior access credentials, making it particularly dangerous for systems exposed to untrusted networks or the internet.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in relation to ATT&CK technique T1083, which covers the discovery of system information through directory listing and file enumeration techniques. The exploitation process typically involves crafting malicious requests that include directory traversal sequences such as "../" or similar path manipulation patterns to access restricted files. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to isolate the affected service, firewall rules to restrict access to TCP port 4568, and application-level input validation to prevent path traversal attempts. Additionally, regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar flaws in other applications and services that may present analogous risks through improper input handling mechanisms.