High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published May 6, 2026· Updated May 11, 2026
CVE-2026-41288
CVE-2026-41288
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.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:watchguard:agent:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:watchguard:agent:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*range: <1.25.03.0000
- (no CPE)
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/WGSA-2026-00011nvdNot Applicable
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