CVE-2026-6788
WatchGuard Agent Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability
Publication date: 2026-05-06
Last updated on: 2026-05-06
Assigner: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| watchguard | agent | to 1.25.03.0000 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-427 | The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue in the WatchGuard Agent on Windows. It allows an attacker to use malicious files due to improper control over the search path used by the software. This affects versions of WatchGuard Agent before 1.25.03.0000.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to the execution of malicious files by the WatchGuard Agent, potentially allowing an attacker to compromise the system. Given the CVSS base score of 8.5, it is considered a high severity issue that could impact system integrity and security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the WatchGuard Agent on Windows to version 1.25.03.0000 or later, as this version resolves the issue.
No workaround is available, so applying the patch is the only effective mitigation.