CVE-2026-115495
Mobile VPN with SSL Client for Windows: Cleartext Transmission of VPN Credentials over Local Management Socket
Description
Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in the WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL client for Windows allows a local attacker who can capture loopback traffic to obtain the user’s VPN username and password.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 27, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 27, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3 |
Solution
- Update the WatchGuard Mobile VPN client.
- Avoid transmitting sensitive information in cleartext.
- Apply vendor patches 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-2026-115495.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-115495 |
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New CVE Received by 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
Oct. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in the WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL client for Windows allows a local attacker who can capture loopback traffic to obtain the user’s VPN username and password. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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-319 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/115xxx/CVE-2026-115495.json">CVE-2026-115495</a> Added Reference https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-115495