CVE-2025-2781

WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Local Privilege Escalation via Non-Standard Installation Directory

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.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00004

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2781?
CVE-2025-2781 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-2781?
To fix CVE-2025-2781, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-2781 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-2781 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-2781?
CVE-2025-2781 affects WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client.
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