CVE-2026-41288 Details
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.
A vulnerability in the patch management component of the WatchGuard Agent for Windows allows an authenticated local user to elevate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. This issue arises from incorrect permission assignments for a resource in the patch management feature.
Users can upgrade to WatchGuard Agent for Windows version 1.25.03.0000 to address this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-41288 | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. | |
| https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/WGSA-2026-00011 | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. | Not Applicable |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-732 | Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| watchguard agent | < 1.25.03.0000 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | CVE Modified | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 11, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. |