CVE-2026-6788: Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows Using Malicious Files.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-6788?

agent: upgrade to 1.25.03.0000. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-6788 being exploited?

CVE-2026-6788 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-6788 affect?

CVE-2026-6788 affects agent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows Using Malicious Files.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-6788 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows Using Malicious Files.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2026-05-06
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. · Vendor: watchguard

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-06 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

watchguard agent UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.25.03.0000

Fixed in: 1.25.03.0000

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy agent || rpm -q agent || agent --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.25.03.0000 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade agent

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade agent

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-6788?

agent: upgrade to 1.25.03.0000. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-6788 being exploited?

CVE-2026-6788 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-6788 affect?

CVE-2026-6788 affects agent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows Using Malicious Files.

How urgent is CVE-2026-6788?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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