CVE-2026-92252 (GCVE-0-2026-92252)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-20 12:16 – Updated: 2026-09-20 12:16
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
CWE
- CWE-276 - Incorrect default permissions
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WatchDog | Anti-Virus |
Affected:
1.8.640 , < 1.8.804
(semver)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2026-09-20 12:08
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