CVE-2026-40254

MEDIUM

FreeRDP: contains_dotdot() off-by-one allows drive channel path traversal via terminal ..

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Versions prior to 3.25.0 have an off-by-one in the path traversal filter in `channels/drive/client/drive_file.c`. The `contains_dotdot()` function catches `../` and `..\` mid-path but misses `..` when it's the last component with no trailing separator. A rogue RDP server can read, list, or write files one directory above the client's shared folder through RDPDR requests. This requires the victim to connect with drive redirection enabled. Version 3.25.0 patches the issue.

Scores

CVSS v3 4.2
EPSS 0.0003
EPSS Percentile 10.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-193
Status published
Products (2)
freerdp/freerdp < 3.25.0
FreeRDP/FreeRDP < 3.25.0
Published Apr 24, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 24, 2026