CVE-2026-41288

Published: Mag 06, 2026 Last Modified: Mag 06, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,3
Source: 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A

Description

AI Translation Available

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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Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

Draft
Abstraction: Class Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Access Control Integrity Other
Potential Impacts:
Read Application Data Read Files Or Directories Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity Modify Application Data Other
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: Cloud Computing, Not Technology-Specific
Likelihood of Exploit: High
View CWE Details
https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/WGSA-2026-00…
https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/WGSA-2026-00011