CVE-2026-5487 DriveLock Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in the DriveLock web service to disclose sensitive information without authentication.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-5487?

CVE-2026-5487 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in DriveLock, published on 29 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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-28746.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5487?

How do I fix CVE-2026-5487?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5487 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-5487 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-5487 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4m2w-557x-2rqf.

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