CVE-2026-6788 Uncontrolled search path in PluginLauncher allows SYSTEM code execution in WatchGuard Agent
An attacker can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges in WatchGuard Agent on Windows by exploiting an uncontrolled search path vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-6788?
CVE-2026-6788 is a high-severity vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent, published on 6 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent on Windows allows Using Malicious Files.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-6788?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Watchguard Agent.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6788?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-6788 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-6788 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-6788 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in WatchGuard Agent
- CVE-2026-6787 Usage of a hard-coded cryptographic key in WatchGuard Agent allows inclusion of code into existing process
- CVE-2026-41288 WatchGuard Agent on Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-41286 Stack-based Buffer Overflow in WatchGuard Agent Discovery Service on Windows Causes Denial of Service - Variant B
- CVE-2026-41287 Stack-based Buffer Overflow in WatchGuard Agent Discovery Service on Windows Causes Denial of Service - Variant A
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j336-jmmp-f6w9.