CVE-2026-57909
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Path Traversal in WatchGuard Agent Allows Remote Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

Description
A path traversal vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker on an adjacent network to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.

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Published
2026-08-25
Last Modified
2026-08-25
Generated
2026-08-25
AI Q&A
2026-08-25
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-57909
EUVD
EUVD-2026-65439

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
watchguard agent *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.

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Executive Summary

This is a path traversal vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker on an adjacent network to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or further network infiltration.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA, potentially resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update WatchGuard Agent to the latest patched version immediately. Isolate affected systems from adjacent networks if possible. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts.

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