CVE-2026-6788
CVE-2026-6788 is a high-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-27842
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Watchguard Agent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows Using Malicious Files.This issue affects WatchGuard Agent before 1.25.03.0000.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-6788?
- Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows Using Malicious Files.This issue affects WatchGuard Agent before 1.25.03.0000.
- How severe is CVE-2026-6788?
- CVE-2026-6788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-6788 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-6788?
- CVE-2026-6788 affects Watchguard Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-6788?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-6788 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-6788 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-27842.
- When was CVE-2026-6788 published?
- CVE-2026-6788 was published on 2026-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:watchguard:agent:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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