CVE-2026-115253 WatchGuard Agent Incorrect Permission Assignment in Log Directory Allows Local Log Tampering
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-115253?
CVE-2026-115253 is a high-severity vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent, published on 22 Oct 2026.
Official description
An incorrect permission assignment vulnerability in the WatchGuard Agent's log directory allows a local, authenticated non-administrative user to create, modify, append to, or delete the agent's log files and write other files into the directory. This allows an attacker to tamper with or destroy the agent's security logs and stage further local attacks by placing executable content in a directory owned by a privileged service.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-115253?
How do I fix CVE-2026-115253?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-115253 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-115253 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-115253 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-52pf-7278-88pw.