How severe is CVE-2017-16631?

CVE-2017-16631 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-16631 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16631?

CVE-2017-16631 affects Sapphireims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16631?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-16631 published?

CVE-2017-16631 was published on 2021-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16631

CVE-2017-16631 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sapphireims with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Sapphireims
Published: 2021-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In SapphireIMS 4097_1, a guest user is able to change the password of an administrative user by utilizing an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in the "Account Password Reset" functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16631?: In SapphireIMS 4097_1, a guest user is able to change the password of an administrative user by utilizing an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in the "Account Password Reset" functionality.
How severe is CVE-2017-16631?: CVE-2017-16631 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-16631 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16631?: CVE-2017-16631 affects Sapphireims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16631?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-16631 published?: CVE-2017-16631 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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