High [CVE-2026-41288] 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
This high-severity WatchGuard advisory covers CVE-2026-41288 affecting WatchGuard Agent.
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Summary
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.
- WatchGuard Agent 1.0.0.0 before 1.25.03.0000
Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 15 days ago·verify at source
- 1.25.03.0000
Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 15 days ago·verify at source
Mitigation checklist
- 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.
Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 15 days ago·verify at source
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