Privilege Escalation Flaw in WatchGuard RapidStream Appliances
CVE-2016-7089
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Watchguard
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 24 August 2016
Badges
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2016-7089?
WatchGuard RapidStream appliances have a security vulnerability that enables local users to escalate privileges. By manipulating the ifconfig command, an attacker can execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising the system. This flaw highlights the necessity for robust access controls and regular security audits to safeguard against unauthorized access and command execution. For more information, consult the provided references to understand the exploit's implications and discover mitigative steps.
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.