# CVE-2013-5701: Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in (1) Watchguard Log Collector (wlcollector.exe) and (2) Watchguard WebBlocker Server (wbser

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2013-10-03 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in (1) Watchguard Log Collector (wlcollector.exe) and (2) Watchguard WebBlocker Server (wbserver.exe) in WatchGuard Server Center 11.7.4, 11.7.3, and possibly earlier allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse wgpr.dll file in the application's bin directory.

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## References

- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Sep/43
- https://www.rcesecurity.com/2013/09/cve-2013-5701-watchguard-server-center-v11-7-4-wgpr-dll-local-privileges-escalation-vulnerability
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028992
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38752

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