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CVE-2025-2782: WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent Local Privilege Escalation via Non-Standard Installation Directory
The WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent on Windows does not properly configure directory permissions when installed in a non-default directory.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| SSO Terminal Services Agent 12.0 | 12.11.2 or later |
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What it is
The WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent 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.
Exploitation
WatchGuard is not aware of any exploitation of this vulnerability in the wild.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.