CVE-2026-41288— WatchGuard Agent on Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1AI
T1068 · Exploitation for Privilege EscalationAffected Version Matrix 1
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | WatchGuard Agent | < 1.25.03.0000 | affected |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-41288
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
WatchGuard Agent on Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
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.
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
关键资源的不正确权限授予
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Title
WatchGuard Agent 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
WatchGuard Agent是美国WatchGuard公司的一款终端安全防护与设备管理代理程序。 WatchGuard Agent存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于补丁管理组件中资源权限分配不当，可能导致经过身份验证的本地用户将权限提升至NT AUTHORITYSYSTEM。
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 | WatchGuard Agent | 0 ~ 1.25.03.0000 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-41288 (1)
Same Patch Batch · WatchGuard · 2026-05-06 · 4 CVEs total
| CVE-2026-41287 | Stack-based Buffer Overflow in WatchGuard Agent Discovery Service on Windows Causes Denial | |
| CVE-2026-6787 | Usage of a hard-coded cryptographic key in WatchGuard Agent allows inclusion of code into | |
| CVE-2026-6788 | Uncontrolled search path in PluginLauncher allows SYSTEM code execution in WatchGuard Agen |
IV. Related Vulnerabilities
Same product: WatchGuard Agent
Same vendor: WatchGuard
- CVE-2026-6788
Uncontrolled search path in PluginLauncher allows SYSTEM cod - CVE-2026-6787
Usage of a hard-coded cryptographic key in WatchGuard Agent - CVE-2026-41287
Stack-based Buffer Overflow in WatchGuard Agent Discovery Se - CVE-2026-3987
WatchGuard Firebox Arbitrary File Write vis Path Traversal i - CVE-2026-4315
WatchGuard Firebox Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Fire
Same weakness: CWE-732
V. Comments for CVE-2026-41288
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