High8.5WatchGuard

High [CVE-2026-6788] Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows Using Malicious Files

This high-severity WatchGuard advisory covers CVE-2026-6788 affecting WatchGuard Agent.

CVE-2026-6788 Published May 6, 2026Updated by vendor Aug 10, 2026

CVE-2026-6788

Affected products & platforms

WatchGuardWatchGuard Agent / EPDR

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Summary

Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows Using Malicious Files.

Affected versions

WatchGuard Agent 1.0.0.0 before 1.25.03.0000

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 15 days ago·verify at source

Fixed versions

1.25.03.0000

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 15 days ago·verify at source

Mitigation

Upgrade to a fixed release: 1.25.03.0000. That is the remediation for this advisory.

The vendor advisory may list additional interim mitigations or workarounds not captured here — review it before change work.

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 15 days ago·verify at source

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