CVE-2025-2782
WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent Local Privilege Escalation via Non-Standard Installation Directory
Description
The WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent 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 Terminal Services Agent: from 12.0 through 12.10.
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Published Date :
March 28, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 1, 2025, 8:26 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-2782
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3 |
Solution
- Verify and correct directory permissions for the agent.
- Install the agent in the default directory.
- Apply vendor patches or updates when available.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-2782.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00005 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
Mar. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent 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 Terminal Services Agent: from 12.0 through 12.10. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-276 Added Reference https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00005