CVE-2026-6788
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WatchGuard Agent Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-11

Assigner: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

Description
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows Using Malicious Files.This issue affects WatchGuard Agent before 1.25.03.0000.
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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-11
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-6788
EUVD
EUVD-2026-27842
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Vendor Product Version / Range
watchguard agent to 1.25.03.0000 (exc)
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

Mitigation Strategies

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.

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