How severe is CVE-2017-16632?

CVE-2017-16632 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-2017-16632 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16632?

CVE-2017-16632 affects Sapphireims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16632?

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-2017-16632 published?

CVE-2017-16632 was published on 2021-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16632

CVE-2017-16632 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Sapphireims
Published: 2021-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In SapphireIMS 4097_1, the password in the database is stored in Base64 format.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16632?: In SapphireIMS 4097_1, the password in the database is stored in Base64 format.
How severe is CVE-2017-16632?: CVE-2017-16632 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-2017-16632 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16632?: CVE-2017-16632 affects Sapphireims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16632?: 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-2017-16632 published?: CVE-2017-16632 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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