MEDIUM
CVE-2017-16631
CWE-732Published: August 11, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In SapphireIMS 4097_1, a guest user is able to change the password of an administrative user by utilizing an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in the "Account Password Reset" functionality.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-16631 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
sapphireims1 product(s)
sapphireims
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://vuln.shellcoder.party/tags/sapphireims/Third Party Advisory
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https://vuln.shellcoder.party/tags/sapphireims/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-16631
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-732
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 11, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-732)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-16631 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.