WatchGuard Agent path traversal allows unauthenticated remote code execution (CVE-2026-57909) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-57909

WatchGuard Agent path traversal allows unauthenticated remote code execution

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-57909 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent path traversal allows unauthenticated remote code execution. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps WatchGuard/WatchGuard Agent (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Aug 25, 2026Updated Aug 25, 2026Source checked Aug 25, 2026First seen by HOL Aug 25, 2026Material review Aug 25, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Available

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps WatchGuard/WatchGuard Agent (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
WatchGuard/WatchGuard Agentgeneric	>=0 <1.25.13.0000	1.25.13.0000

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for WatchGuard/WatchGuard Agent.
Review the reported fix. Update WatchGuard/WatchGuard Agent to 1.25.13.0000 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Aug 25, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Aug 25, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Aug 25, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Source referencepsirt.watchguard.com

Upstream source description

A path traversal vulnerability in WatchGuard Agent allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker on an adjacent network to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.

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