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CVE-2026-41288: WatchGuard Agent on Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| WatchGuard Agent 1.0 | 1.25.03.0000 or later |
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What it is
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.
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.