CVE-2026-40254
MEDIUMFreeRDP: contains_dotdot() off-by-one allows drive channel path traversal via terminal ..
Title source: cnaDescription
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