Incorrect default permissions in Terminal Services Agent on Windows - CVE-2025-2782
Published: September 22, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU116010
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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-2025-2782
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: WatchGuard
Affected software:
Terminal Services Agent on Windows
Terminal Services Agent on Windows
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-2782
Install updates from vendor's website.