CVE-2026-41288NVD

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 Level

UNKNOWN

Published Date

May 6, 2026

Last Modified

Aug 10, 2026

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation yet

EPSS Score (30-Day)

0.11%Probability

Root Weakness (CWE)

CWE-732: Unknown/Unlisted Weakness ↗

Refer to the official MITRE database for detailed architectural specifications regarding this weakness.

CVSS v4.0 Base Metrics — Score 7.3 (HIGH)

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Attack RequirementsPresent

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality (Vulnerable System)High

Integrity (Vulnerable System)High

Availability (Vulnerable System)High

Confidentiality (Subsequent System)None

Integrity (Subsequent System)None

Availability (Subsequent System)None

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions

WatchGuard WatchGuard Agent >= 1.0.0.0 and < 1.25.03.0000

Patched Versions

WatchGuard WatchGuard Agent 1.25.03.0000

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