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CVE-2026-92253 (GCVE-0-2026-92253)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-20 12:24 – Updated: 2026-09-21 14:12
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Arbitrary File Write via Directory Junction in WatchDog Anti-Virus Quarantine Restoration
Summary
Improper link resolution before file access in the quarantine restoration process of WatchDog Anti-Virus 1.8.640 on Windows allows local, low-privileged attackers to cause a quarantined file to be written to an arbitrary filesystem location by creating a directory junction at the original file path and persuading an administrator to restore the file. This may enable modification of protected files or SYSTEM-level code execution through DLL hijacking.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-21 14:11 UTC
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper link resolution before file access ('link following')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WatchDog | Anti-Virus |
Affected:
1.8.640 , < 1.8.804
(semver)
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CVE-2026-92252 (GCVE-0-2026-92252)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-20 12:16 – Updated: 2026-09-21 14:12
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Incorrect Default Permissions in WatchDog Anti-Virus Installation Directory
Summary
Incorrect default permissions in the installation directory of WatchDog Anti-Virus on Windows allow local, low-privileged users to modify, replace, or delete antivirus binaries and configuration files, because the installer grants the Users group Full Control over C:\Program Files (x86)\Watchdog Anti-Virus. This may disable antivirus protection or enable privileged code execution if modified binaries are loaded by an elevated WatchDog process.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-21 14:12 UTC
CWE
- CWE-276 - Incorrect default permissions
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
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Affected:
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|
Date Public
2026-09-20 12:08
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CVE-2026-92254 (GCVE-0-2026-92254)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-20 12:02 – Updated: 2026-09-21 14:16
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WatchDog Antivirus kernel driver arbitrary file deletion via unauthenticated IOCTL
Summary
Missing Authorization in the IOCTL handlers of the wsdkd.sys kernel drivers in Watchdog WatchDog Antivirus 1.8.640 (driver versions 1.3.0.0 and earlier) on Microsoft Windows allows local, low-privileged attackers to delete arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges, bypassing NTFS access controls and potentially disabling security products or destabilizing the operating system, via crafted IOCTL requests sent to the \Device\wsdk device.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-21 14:16 UTC
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
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Affected:
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Date Public
2026-09-20 11:39
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