CVE-2026-92252 Incorrect Default Permissions in WatchDog Anti-Virus Installation Directory
Local attackers can modify antivirus binaries due to insecure default permissions, potentially disabling protection or executing privileged code.
- 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-2026-92252?
CVE-2026-92252 is a medium-severity vulnerability in WatchDog Anti-Virus, published on 20 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Incorrect default permissions in the installation directory of WatchDog Anti-Virus on Windows allow local, low-privileged users to modify, replace, or delete antivirus binaries and configuration files, because the installer grants the Users group Full Control over C:\Program Files (x86)\Watchdog Anti-Virus. This may disable antivirus protection or enable privileged code execution if modified binaries are loaded by an elevated WatchDog process.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-92252?
How do I fix CVE-2026-92252?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-92252 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-92252 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-92252 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gg55-9v9r-g4r9.