CVE-2026-57910
WatchGuard Agent improper authentication allows unauthenticated remote code execution
Description
Improper authentication in the WatchGuard Agent allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to cause the agent to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 25, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 25, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3 |
Solution
- Update the WatchGuard Agent software.
- Verify authentication controls are properly configured.
- Restrict network access to the agent.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-57910.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-57910 |
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New CVE Received by 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
Aug. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'WatchGuard', 'product': 'WatchGuard Agent', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '1.25.13.0000', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'platforms': ['Windows'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Improper authentication in the WatchGuard Agent allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to cause the agent to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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-347 Added CWE CWE-306 Added CWE CWE-494 Added Reference https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-57910