CVE-2026-5492 DriveLock Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Authenticated attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in the DriveLock web service to disclose sensitive information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-5492?
CVE-2026-5492 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in DriveLock, published on 29 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, 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 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-28713.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5492?
How do I fix CVE-2026-5492?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5492 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-2026-5492 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-5492 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3mgm-5g78-fwgq.