CVE-2025-2781— WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Local Privilege Escalation via Non-Standard Installation Directory
Quick assessment
Affected
WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
WatchGuard Mobile VPN是美国WatchGuard公司的一款 VPN 应用程序。 WatchGuard Mobile VPN 11.0至12.11版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于非默认目录安装时目录权限配置不当，可能导致认证本地攻击者提升至SYSTEM权限。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1548.001 · Setuid and SetgidAffected Version Matrix 1
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | Mobile VPN with SSL Client | 11.0< 12.11.2 |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2025-2781
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Local Privilege Escalation via Non-Standard Installation Directory
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
The WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client on Windows does not properly configure directory permissions when installed in a non-default directory. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM privileges on a vulnerable system.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
缺省权限不正确
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
WatchGuard Mobile VPN 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
WatchGuard Mobile VPN是美国WatchGuard公司的一款 VPN 应用程序。 WatchGuard Mobile VPN 11.0至12.11版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于非默认目录安装时目录权限配置不当，可能导致认证本地攻击者提升至SYSTEM权限。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | Mobile VPN with SSL Client | 11.0 ~ 12.11.2 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2025-2781 (1)
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