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CVE-2016-7089

HighPublished

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

Published: Aug 24, 2016
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 19, 2016

Primary CVSS

7.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

1.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 65.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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

Sources

Watchguard Firewalls - 'ESCALATEPLOWMAN' ifconfig Privilege EscalationExploit
Shadow Brokers · linux · Aug 19, 2016

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