CVE-2026-13043

CRITICAL CVSS 4.0: 9.3 EPSS 0.13%
Updated Oct 16, 2026
Microsoft
Parameter Value
CVSS 9.3 (CRITICAL)
Affected Versions before 8.00.26.0012
Fixed In 8.00.26.0012
Type CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function), CWE-798 (Hardcoded Credentials)
Vendor Microsoft
Public PoC No

A missing authentication vulnerability in the Kernel Memory Access Driver (PSKMAD) used by WatchGuard endpoint security products allows a local, authenticated attacker to bypass the driver's access-control handshake and issue arbitrary privileged commands to the driver, resulting in disclosure of kernel and process memory.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0

Vulnerable Products 2

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Watchguard Endpoint_Security
cpe:2.3:a:watchguard:endpoint_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
— 8.00.26.0012
Microsoft Windows
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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