CVE-2026-41288 (GCVE-0-2026-41288)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-06 15:45 – Updated: 2026-08-10 16:54
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WatchGuard Agent on Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-05-06 16:12 UTC
CWE
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-41288 | vendor-advisory |
| https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/WG… |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | WatchGuard Agent |
Affected:
1.0.0.0 , < 1.25.03.0000
(semver)
|
Date Public
2026-05-06 15:45
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