How severe is CVE-2025-2781?

CVE-2025-2781 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-2781 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2781?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-2781 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-2781 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8668.

When was CVE-2025-2781 published?

CVE-2025-2781 was published on 2025-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-2781

CVE-2025-2781 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-8668
Weakness: CWE-276
Published: 2025-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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. This issue affects Mobile VPN with SSL Client: from 11.0 through 12.11.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2781?: 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. This issue affects Mobile VPN with SSL Client: from 11.0 through 12.11.
How severe is CVE-2025-2781?: CVE-2025-2781 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-2781 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2781?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-2781 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-2781 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8668.
When was CVE-2025-2781 published?: CVE-2025-2781 was published on 2025-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00004

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