CVE-2016-7089: watchguard rapidstream
CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
Published 24-08-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-7089 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in watchguard rapidstream. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.24%
0%100%
Low · +0.06 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits2reference, exploit-database
Timeline
- 24-08-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
WatchGuard RapidStream appliances allow local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted ifconfig command, aka ESCALATEPLOWMAN.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.24%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
69%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.06 pp
From 1.18% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.24%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Watchguard Firewalls - 'ESCALATEPLOWMAN' ifconfig Privilege Escalation
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Watchguard1 product
1 vendor · 1 product
References
4 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/138393/ESCALATEPLOWMAN-WatchGuard-Privilege-Escalation.htmlX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.secplicity.org/2016/08/16/nsa-equation-group-exploit-leak-mean/X Refsource MISCThird Party Advisory