CVE-2017-16630
CVE-2017-16630 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sapphireims with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Sapphireims
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In SapphireIMS 4097_1, a guest user can create a local administrator account on any system that has SapphireIMS installed, because of an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in the local user creation function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16630?
- In SapphireIMS 4097_1, a guest user can create a local administrator account on any system that has SapphireIMS installed, because of an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in the local user creation function.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16630?
- CVE-2017-16630 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-16630 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-16630?
- CVE-2017-16630 affects Sapphireims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-16630?
- 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-2017-16630 published?
- CVE-2017-16630 was published on 2021-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://vuln.shellcoder.party/2020/07/18/cve-2017-16630-sapphireims-idor-based-privilege-elevation/
- https://vuln.shellcoder.party/tags/sapphireims/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sapphireims:sapphireims:4097_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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