How severe is CVE-2017-16684?

CVE-2017-16684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-16684 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16684?

CVE-2017-16684 primarily affects Sap Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16684?

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

When was CVE-2017-16684 published?

CVE-2017-16684 was published on 2017-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16684

CVE-2017-16684 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Sap Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application
Published: 2017-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application, Enterprise 4.10, 4.20, and 4.30, does not perform authentication checks for functionalities that require user identity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16684?: SAP Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application, Enterprise 4.10, 4.20, and 4.30, does not perform authentication checks for functionalities that require user identity.
How severe is CVE-2017-16684?: CVE-2017-16684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-16684 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16684?: CVE-2017-16684 primarily affects Sap Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16684?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-16684 published?: CVE-2017-16684 was published on 2017-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_intelligence_promotion_management_application:4.10:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_intelligence_promotion_management_application:4.20:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_intelligence_promotion_management_application:4.30:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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