CVE-2025-2781: CWE-276 in WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client
The WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client on Windows does not properly configure directory permissions when installed in a non-default directory. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM privileges on a vulnerable system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client on Windows does not properly configure directory permissions if installed in a non-default directory. This improper permission setting (CWE-276) could enable an authenticated local attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level. The vulnerability affects version 11.0 of the client. No official patch or remediation guidance has been published yet.
Potential Impact
An authenticated local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain SYSTEM-level privileges on the affected Windows system, potentially allowing full control over the system. This elevates the attacker's capabilities beyond their initial access level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid installing the client in non-default directories or restrict local user access to the installation directories to mitigate risk.
CVE-2025-2781: CWE-276 in WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client
Description
The WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client on Windows does not properly configure directory permissions when installed in a non-default directory. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM privileges on a vulnerable system.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client on Windows does not properly configure directory permissions if installed in a non-default directory. This improper permission setting (CWE-276) could enable an authenticated local attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level. The vulnerability affects version 11.0 of the client. No official patch or remediation guidance has been published yet.
Potential Impact
An authenticated local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain SYSTEM-level privileges on the affected Windows system, potentially allowing full control over the system. This elevates the attacker's capabilities beyond their initial access level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid installing the client in non-default directories or restrict local user access to the installation directories to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WatchGuard
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-25T00:12:21.740Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a769af2bf8831d539d8f17a
Added to database: 08/08/2026, 02:56:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 03:14:52 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 22:01:28 UTC
Views: 103
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