What is the severity of CVE-2025-2782?

CVE-2025-2782 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation to SYSTEM level.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2782?

To mitigate CVE-2025-2782, ensure that the WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent is installed in the default directory to properly configure directory permissions.

Who is affected by CVE-2025-2782?

CVE-2025-2782 affects users of the WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent versions between 12.0 and 12.10 when installed in a non-default directory.

Can CVE-2025-2782 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-2782 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local authentication to execute the attack.

What kind of attackers are likely to exploit CVE-2025-2782?

Authenticated local attackers with access to a vulnerable system could exploit CVE-2025-2782 to gain elevated privileges.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-2782

medium

6.3

CWE

276

EPSS

0.011%

28/3/2025

CVE-2025-2782: WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent Local Privilege Escalation via Non-Standard Installation Directory

First published: Fri Mar 28 2025(Updated: )

The WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent 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 Terminal Services Agent: from 12.0 through 12.10.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent	>=12.0<=12.10

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Reference Links

https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00005

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2782?
CVE-2025-2782 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation to SYSTEM level.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2782?
To mitigate CVE-2025-2782, ensure that the WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent is installed in the default directory to properly configure directory permissions.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-2782?
CVE-2025-2782 affects users of the WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent versions between 12.0 and 12.10 when installed in a non-default directory.
Can CVE-2025-2782 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2025-2782 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local authentication to execute the attack.
What kind of attackers are likely to exploit CVE-2025-2782?
Authenticated local attackers with access to a vulnerable system could exploit CVE-2025-2782 to gain elevated privileges.

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