How severe is CVE-2017-9818?

CVE-2017-9818 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-2017-9818 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9818?

CVE-2017-9818 affects Npci Bharat Interface For Money (bhim). See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9818?

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-2017-9818 published?

CVE-2017-9818 was published on 2018-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9818

CVE-2017-9818 is a high-severity vulnerability in Npci Bharat Interface For Money (bhim) 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Npci Bharat Interface For Money (bhim)
Published: 2018-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The National Payments Corporation of India BHIM application 1.3 for Android relies on a four-digit passcode, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9818?: The National Payments Corporation of India BHIM application 1.3 for Android relies on a four-digit passcode, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain access.
How severe is CVE-2017-9818?: CVE-2017-9818 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-2017-9818 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9818?: CVE-2017-9818 affects Npci Bharat Interface For Money (bhim). See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9818?: 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-2017-9818 published?: CVE-2017-9818 was published on 2018-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:npci:bharat_interface_for_money_\(bhim\):1.3:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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