CVE-2026-41288
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Incorrect Permission Assignment in WatchGuard Agent for Windows Leads to Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-11

Assigner: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

Description
Incorrect permission assignment for a resource in the patch management component of the WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows an authenticated local user to elevate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM.
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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-11
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-41288
EUVD
EUVD-2026-27836
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Vendor Product Version / Range
watchguard agent to 1.25.03.0000 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-732 The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves incorrect permission assignment in the patch management component of the WatchGuard Agent on Windows. It allows an authenticated local user to elevate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, which is the highest level of privilege on a Windows system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker who is already authenticated locally on the affected system can exploit this vulnerability to gain SYSTEM-level privileges. This means they could perform any action on the system, including installing software, changing configurations, accessing sensitive data, or disabling security controls.

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