CVE-2026-92253
Arbitrary File Write via Directory Junction in WatchDog Anti-Virus Quarantine Restoration
Description
Improper link resolution before file access in the quarantine restoration process of WatchDog Anti-Virus 1.8.640 on Windows allows local, low-privileged attackers to cause a quarantined file to be written to an arbitrary filesystem location by creating a directory junction at the original file path and persuading an administrator to restore the file. This may enable modification of protected files or SYSTEM-level code execution through DLL hijacking.
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
- Update WatchDog Anti-Virus to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches for affected versions.
- Monitor restored file locations carefully.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-92253.
| 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 Improper link resolution before file access in the quarantine restoration process of WatchDog Anti-Virus 1.8.640 on Windows allows local, low-privileged attackers to cause a quarantined file to be written to an arbitrary filesystem location by creating a directory junction at the original file path and persuading an administrator to restore the file. This may enable modification of protected files or SYSTEM-level code execution through DLL hijacking. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/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:L/U:Green Added CWE CWE-59 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/92xxx/CVE-2026-92253.json">CVE-2026-92253</a> Added Reference https://watchdog.com/anti-virus-release-notes/ Added Reference https://watchdog.com/vulnerability-disclosure-policy/