CVE-2016-7089

7.8 HIGH

Published: August 24, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

WatchGuard RapidStream appliances allow local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted ifconfig command, aka ESCALATEPLOWMAN.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138393/ESCALATEPLOWMAN-WatchGuard-Privilege-Escalation.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92638

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40270/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.secplicity.org/2016/08/16/nsa-equation-group-exploit-leak-mean/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138393/ESCALATEPLOWMAN-WatchGuard-Privilege-Escalation.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92638

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40270/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.secplicity.org/2016/08/16/nsa-equation-group-exploit-leak-mean/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.2%

65th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

watchguard

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