How severe is CVE-2017-9819?

CVE-2017-9819 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-2017-9819 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9819?

CVE-2017-9819 affects Npci Bharat Interface For Money (bhim). See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9819?

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-2017-9819 published?

CVE-2017-9819 was published on 2018-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9819

CVE-2017-9819 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Npci Bharat Interface For Money (bhim) 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% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
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 does not properly restrict use of the OTP feature, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9819?: The National Payments Corporation of India BHIM application 1.3 for Android does not properly restrict use of the OTP feature, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass authentication.
How severe is CVE-2017-9819?: CVE-2017-9819 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-2017-9819 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9819?: CVE-2017-9819 affects Npci Bharat Interface For Money (bhim). See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9819?: 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-2017-9819 published?: CVE-2017-9819 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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