CVE-2025-2782: watchguard sso terminal services agent Incorrect Default Permissions
CVSS: 6.3v4.0MediumDeferred
Published 28-03-2025Last modified 08-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-2782 is a medium (CVSS 6.3) Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in watchguard sso terminal services agent. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 3.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.3/10
010
Medium · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.15%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 28-03-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent 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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.3MediumCVSS: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 trend
Probability
0.15%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
4%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.15% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.15%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Watchguard1 product
- sso terminal services agent≥ 12.0, < 12.11.2
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2025-2782Vendor Advisory