Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A user who already has limited local access to a Windows computer could abuse the WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL client to run commands with elevated privileges. This could enable broader control of the affected computer. WatchGuard states that Windows client version 12.11.5 resolves the vulnerability.
Executive priority
Schedule prompt remediation through normal endpoint-management processes. Raise priority for shared workstations, administrator endpoints, and systems where local access is comparatively easy to obtain. Emergency internet-facing response is not supported by the supplied evidence, but delayed patching preserves a useful post-compromise escalation path.
Technical view
CVE-2025-1549 is a local command-injection privilege-escalation vulnerability, classified as CWE-77. Exploitation requires low-privileged local access but no user interaction. It provides an additional unmitigated attack path related to CVE-2024-4944. The CVSS 4.0 score is 6.3, with high subsequent-system confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Windows systems running a vulnerable WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL client. The supplied version metadata does not clearly enumerate every affected release. Confirm deployed versions directly; systems already running version 12.11.5 are described as resolved.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is not listed in the supplied bundle as CISA KEV, and no provided source reports active exploitation. An attacker must first obtain local, low-privileged access, making this primarily a post-compromise escalation risk rather than a remote initial-access vulnerability.
Researcher notes
The source bundle identifies CWE-77 and a local, low-complexity path requiring low privileges without user interaction. Its structured affected-version entry is insufficient to define the complete vulnerable range, so broad version claims are not justified. Analysis should focus on the relationship to CVE-2024-4944 and validation of WatchGuard's corrected 12.11.5 client.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade the Windows Mobile VPN with SSL client to version 12.11.5.
- Check WatchGuard advisory updates for any additional remediation guidance.
- Prioritize endpoints where untrusted or lower-privileged users can obtain local access.
- Apply normal endpoint access controls while upgrades are completed.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows endpoints with the WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL client installed.
- Verify the installed client version is 12.11.5 or later.
- Investigate endpoints running older or unidentified versions against WatchGuard guidance.
- Confirm endpoint monitoring covers unexpected elevated command execution.
Public sources used
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CWE-77: Command execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.3 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H——WatchGuardVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
6.3MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Vulnerability timeline
Timeline events are normalized from CVE metadata, CNA source timelines, ADP timelines, and KEV metadata when present.
- CVE reservedCVE Program
The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.
- CVE publishedCVE Program
The CVE record was published.
- Source timelineWatchGuard
Modified the status of this vulnerability as unresolved after identifying an additional bypass.
- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2025-1549CVE reference, WatchGuard · vendor-advisory
- https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00016CVE reference, WatchGuard · vendor-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
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