What is the severity of CVE-2025-2781?

CVE-2025-2781 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow authenticated local attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2781?

To mitigate CVE-2025-2781, reconfigure the directory permissions for the WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client installation to default settings or remove the software from non-default directories.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2025-2781?

CVE-2025-2781 can be exploited by an authenticated local attacker to gain elevated permissions on the affected system.

When was CVE-2025-2781 published?

CVE-2025-2781 was published as part of ongoing security advisories, highlighting its impact and the need for immediate remediation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-2781

medium

6.3

CWE

276

EPSS

0.011%

28/3/2025

CVE-2025-2781: WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Local Privilege Escalation via Non-Standard Installation Directory

Q: Who is affected by CVE-2025-2781?

CVE-2025-2781 affects users of the WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client on Windows versions between 11.0 and 12.11.

First published: Fri Mar 28 2025(Updated: )

The WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client on Windows does not properly configure directory permissions when installed in a non-default directory. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM privileges on a vulnerable system. This issue affects Mobile VPN with SSL Client: from 11.0 through 12.11.

Credit: 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client	>=11.0<=12.11

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Reference Links

https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00004

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2781?
CVE-2025-2781 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow authenticated local attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2781?
To mitigate CVE-2025-2781, reconfigure the directory permissions for the WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client installation to default settings or remove the software from non-default directories.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-2781?
CVE-2025-2781 affects users of the WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client on Windows versions between 11.0 and 12.11.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2025-2781?
CVE-2025-2781 can be exploited by an authenticated local attacker to gain elevated permissions on the affected system.
When was CVE-2025-2781 published?
CVE-2025-2781 was published as part of ongoing security advisories, highlighting its impact and the need for immediate remediation.

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