How severe is CVE-2017-16629?

CVE-2017-16629 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-16629 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16629?

CVE-2017-16629 affects Sapphireims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16629?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-16629 published?

CVE-2017-16629 was published on 2021-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16629

CVE-2017-16629 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sapphireims with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-209.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Sapphireims
Published: 2021-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In SapphireIMS 4097_1, it is possible to guess the registered/active usernames of the software from the errors it gives out for each type of user on the Login form. For "Incorrect User" - it gives an error "The application failed to identify the user. Please contact administrator for help." For "Correct User and Incorrect Password" - it gives an error "Authentication failed. Please login again."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16629?: In SapphireIMS 4097_1, it is possible to guess the registered/active usernames of the software from the errors it gives out for each type of user on the Login form. For "Incorrect User" - it gives an error "The application failed to identify the user. Please contact administrator for help." For "Correct User and Incorrect Password" - it gives an error "Authentication failed. Please login again."
How severe is CVE-2017-16629?: CVE-2017-16629 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-16629 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16629?: CVE-2017-16629 affects Sapphireims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16629?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-16629 published?: CVE-2017-16629 was published on 2021-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sapphireims:sapphireims:4097_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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