How severe is CVE-2017-16946?

CVE-2017-16946 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-16946 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16946?

CVE-2017-16946 affects Misp-project Misp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16946?

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

When was CVE-2017-16946 published?

CVE-2017-16946 was published on 2017-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-22.

CVE-2017-16946

CVE-2017-16946 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Misp-project Misp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Misp-project Misp
Published: 2017-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-22

Description

The admin_edit function in app/Controller/UsersController.php in MISP 2.4.82 mishandles the enable_password field, which allows admins to discover a hashed password by reading the audit log.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16946?: The admin_edit function in app/Controller/UsersController.php in MISP 2.4.82 mishandles the enable_password field, which allows admins to discover a hashed password by reading the audit log.
How severe is CVE-2017-16946?: CVE-2017-16946 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-16946 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16946?: CVE-2017-16946 affects Misp-project Misp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16946?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-16946 published?: CVE-2017-16946 was published on 2017-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-22.

References

https://github.com/MISP/MISP/commit/7d5890b2fc63285f010d5845913894dd71cf232c

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:misp-project:misp:2.4.82:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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