Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in Daemon Tools - #VU130262

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER
 
Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU130262

Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in Daemon Tools - #VU130262

Published: May 6, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU130262
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-506
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Daemon Tools
Software vendor:
Disk Soft Ltd

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of embedded malicious functionality (aka backdoor) in the application's installer, downloaded from the official website. A remote attacker can compromise the affected system after installing the infected version of DAEMON Tools software.

Note, the vendor's website was distributing infected version since April 8, 2026. 


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links