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CVE-2025-2781

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.12%

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CVE-2025-2781 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 4.0
6.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability
0.12%

2.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2781?
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.
How severe is CVE-2025-2781?
CVE-2025-2781 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2781?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST