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 | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WatchDog | Anti-Virus |
Affected:
1.8.640 , < 1.8.804
(semver)
|
guessed |
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