CVE-2026-92252

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.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
WatchDogAnti-Virus1.8.640 < 1.8.804affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-276: CWE-276 Incorrect default permissions

References