CVE-2016-2288: Cogent DataHub before 7.3.10 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging the user or guest role to mod

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-2288?

cogent datahub: upgrade to newer than 7.3.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-2288 being exploited?

CVE-2016-2288 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-2288 affect?

CVE-2016-2288 affects cogent datahub. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Cogent DataHub before 7.3.10 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging the user or guest role to modify a file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-2288?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2016-2288 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting cogent datahub. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cogent DataHub before 7.3.10 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging the user or guest role to modify a file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2016-03-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: cogentdatahub

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-03-29 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cogentdatahub cogent datahub UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.3.9

Fixed in: newer than 7.3.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cogent-datahub || rpm -q cogent-datahub || cogent-datahub --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.3.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cogent-datahub

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cogent-datahub

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Cogent Datahub 7.3.9 Gamma Script - Local Privilege Escalation

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-2288?

cogent datahub: upgrade to newer than 7.3.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-2288 being exploited?

CVE-2016-2288 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-2288 affect?

CVE-2016-2288 affects cogent datahub. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Cogent DataHub before 7.3.10 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging the user or guest role to modify a file.

How urgent is CVE-2016-2288?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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