Vulnerability · Published May 6, 2026 · Assigned by WatchGuard
CVE-2026-6788Uncontrolled search path in PluginLauncher allows SYSTEM code execution in WatchGuard Agent
High 8.5
In plain English
A high-severity uncontrolled search path in WatchGuard Agent from WatchGuard. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 2% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 4.0)8.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 97.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows Using Malicious Files.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | WatchGuard Agent | 1.0.0.0 – before 1.25.03.0000 |
Weakness: CWE-427 · Vector: 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
References
- https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-6788 vendor-advisory
- https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/WGSA-2026-00013 vendor-advisory