CVE-2026-13079
WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Windows Client Local Privilege Escalation
Description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL client for Windows allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on the machine where the client is installed. This issue affects the Mobile VPN with SSL client for Windows up to and including 2026.2.
INFO
Published Date :
July 2, 2026, 11:07 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 2, 2026, 11:07 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
WatchGuard
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3 |
Solution
- Upgrade the WatchGuard Mobile VPN client for Windows.
- Ensure the client is updated to a non-vulnerable version.
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