CVE-2026-115253
High
Description
An incorrect permission assignment vulnerability in the WatchGuard Agent's log directory allows a local, authenticated non-administrative user to create, modify, append to, or delete the agent's log files and write other files into the directory. This allows an attacker to tamper with or destroy the agent's security logs and stage further local attacks by placing executable content in a directory owned by a privileged service.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.3
Exploit probability—
ProductWatchGuard Agent
PublishedOct 22, 2026
First seenOct 22, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-276CWE-276CWE-732CWE-732
How to fix
Update
- WatchGuard WatchGuard Agent1.25.14.0000 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard WatchGuard Agent | v < 1.25.14.0000 | 1.25.14.0000 |
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