CVE-2026-40254

4.2 MEDIUM
Published: April 24, 2026 Modified: April 27, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-3xpj-m4hx-8vmx
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-3xpj-m4hx-8vmx
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
10th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

freerdp