Review reviewHigh
CVE-2026-6788
WatchGuard WatchGuard Agent, agent
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows Using Malicious Files.
- CVSS
- 8.5
- EPSS
- - - percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Published
- 2026.05.07
Review review
The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.
Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 8.5
Vulnerability overview
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows Using Malicious Files.
Affected product and versions
- Product
- WatchGuard WatchGuard Agent, agent
- Affected versions
- >= 1.0.0.0 < 1.25.03.0000
- Fixed versions
- 1.25.03.0000
Recommended response sequence
Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.
- 1Identify
Confirm that WatchGuard WatchGuard Agent, agent and an affected version are present.
- 2Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
- 3Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
- 4Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.
Technical data
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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-427