CVE-2026-6788— Uncontrolled search path in PluginLauncher allows SYSTEM code execution in WatchGuard Agent
Quick assessment
Affected
WatchGuard WatchGuard Agent
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 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 1.25.03.0000之前版本存在代码问题漏洞，该漏洞源于不受控制的搜索路径元素，可能导致使用恶意文件。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 2 AI
T1203 · Exploitation for Client Execution T1059 · Command and Scripting InterpreterAffected Version Matrix 1
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | WatchGuard Agent | 1.0.0.0< 1.25.03.0000 |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-6788
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Uncontrolled search path in PluginLauncher allows SYSTEM code execution in WatchGuard Agent
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows Using Malicious Files.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
对搜索路径元素未加控制
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
WatchGuard Agent 代码问题漏洞
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 1.25.03.0000之前版本存在代码问题漏洞，该漏洞源于不受控制的搜索路径元素，可能导致使用恶意文件。
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 | 1.0.0.0 ~ 1.25.03.0000 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-6788 (2)
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🔗 404 - File Not Found | WatchGuard Technologies vendor-advisory
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Same Patch Batch · WatchGuard · 2026-05-06 · 5 CVEs total
| CVE-2026-6787 | 8.5 HIGH | Usage of a hard-coded cryptographic key in WatchGuard Agent allows inclusion of code into |
| CVE-2026-41288 | 7.3 HIGH | WatchGuard Agent on Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-41287 | 7.1 HIGH | Stack-based Buffer Overflow in WatchGuard Agent Discovery Service on Windows Causes Denial |
| CVE-2026-41286 | 7.1 HIGH | Stack-based Buffer Overflow in WatchGuard Agent Discovery Service on Windows Causes Denial |
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