CVE-2026-13079#
WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Windows Client Local Privilege Escalation
Summary #
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL client for Windows allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on the machine where the client is installed.
This issue affects the Mobile VPN with SSL client for Windows up to and including 2026.2.
Product status #
| Product | Affected | Not affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile VPN with SSL Client | ||
| Windows | >= 12.0, < 2026.2.1 | >= 2026.2.1 |
Weakness Type and Impact #
Exploitation Status #
WatchGuard is not aware of any exploitation of this vulnerability in the wild.
Solution #
Mobile VPN with SSL Client 2026.2.1
References #
Credits #
- Paul Arzelier, Truesecfinder