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.
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
1- www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/WGSA-2026-00011nvdNot Applicable
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