CVE-2026-92252
Incorrect Default Permissions in WatchDog Anti-Virus Installation Directory
Description
Incorrect default permissions in the installation directory of WatchDog Anti-Virus on Windows allow local, low-privileged users to modify, replace, or delete antivirus binaries and configuration files, because the installer grants the Users group Full Control over C:\Program Files (x86)\Watchdog Anti-Virus. This may disable antivirus protection or enable privileged code execution if modified binaries are loaded by an elevated WatchDog process.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 20, 2026, 1:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 20, 2026, 1:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
34edf4f2-2577-40ab-82ce-39f45972c129
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 34edf4f2-2577-40ab-82ce-39f45972c129 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 34edf4f2-2577-40ab-82ce-39f45972c129 |
Solution
- Change permissions on installation directory.
- Remove 'Users' group write access.
- Ensure only trusted users have elevated access.
- Consider re-installing with secure defaults.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-92252.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://watchdog.com/anti-virus-release-notes/ | |
| https://watchdog.com/vulnerability-disclosure-policy/ |
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New CVE Received by 34edf4f2-2577-40ab-82ce-39f45972c129
Sep. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Incorrect default permissions in the installation directory of WatchDog Anti-Virus on Windows allow local, low-privileged users to modify, replace, or delete antivirus binaries and configuration files, because the installer grants the Users group Full Control over C:\Program Files (x86)\Watchdog Anti-Virus. This may disable antivirus protection or enable privileged code execution if modified binaries are loaded by an elevated WatchDog process. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/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:Y/R:X/V:X/RE:M/U:Amber Added CWE CWE-276 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/92xxx/CVE-2026-92252.json">CVE-2026-92252</a> Added Reference https://watchdog.com/anti-virus-release-notes/ Added Reference https://watchdog.com/vulnerability-disclosure-policy/