SB2025092281 - Privilege escalation in WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent on Windows



SB2025092281 - Privilege escalation in WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent on Windows

Published: September 22, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025092281
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-2782)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent on Windows does not properly configure directory permissions when installed in a non-default directory. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.