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CVE-2017-16629

7.5 · HIGH

In SapphireIMS 4097_1, it is possible to guess the registered/active usernames of the software from the errors it gives out for each type of user on the Login form.

Published Aug 11, 2021CWE-209EPSS 1.17%

Overview

CVE-2017-16629 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 11, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In SapphireIMS 4097_1, it is possible to guess the registered/active usernames of the software from the errors it gives out for each type of user on the Login form. For "Incorrect User" - it gives an error "The application failed to identify the user. Please contact administrator for help." For "Correct User and Incorrect Password" - it gives an error "Authentication failed. Please login again."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refvuln.shellcoder.party/2020/07/18/cve-2017-16629-sapphireims-login-page-information-disclosure/Refvuln.shellcoder.party/tags/sapphireims/Refvuln.shellcoder.party/2020/07/18/cve-2017-16629-sapphireims-login-page-information-disclosure/Refvuln.shellcoder.party/tags/sapphireims/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16629?

CVE-2017-16629 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 11, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-16629?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-16629?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-16629?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-16629 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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