#VU116007 Incorrect default permissions in Mobile VPN with SSL for Windows - CVE-2025-2781

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#VU116007 Incorrect default permissions in Mobile VPN with SSL for Windows - CVE-2025-2781

Published: September 22, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU116007
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-2781
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Mobile VPN with SSL for Windows
Software vendor:
WatchGuard

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due the Mobile VPN with SSL Client 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, leading to privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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