CVE-2025-2781

Published Mar 28, 2025 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-276

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.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions

References

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 do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-2781? +
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