Review reviewHigh

CVE-2024-4944

WatchGuard SSLVPN Client, mobile_vpn_with_ssl, mobile vpn with ssl

A local privilege escalation vlnerability in the WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL client on Windows enables a local user to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileged.

CVSS
8.6
EPSS
0.33%
25.7% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2024.07.09
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.33%
Technical severityCVSS 8.6

Vulnerability overview

A local privilege escalation vlnerability in the WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL client on Windows enables a local user to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileged.

Affected product and versions

Product
WatchGuard SSLVPN Client, mobile_vpn_with_ssl, mobile vpn with ssl
Affected versions
>= 12.0 < 12.10.4, < 12.10.4
Fixed versions
12.10.4

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that WatchGuard SSLVPN Client, mobile_vpn_with_ssl, mobile vpn with ssl and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
CWE
CWE-77
CVE-2024-4944 — WatchGuard SSLVPN Client, mobile_vpn_with_ssl, mobile vpn with ssl | SECUFOCUS NOW