In SapphireIMS 4097_1, it is possible to guess the registered/active usernames of the…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-209.
Summary
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."
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:sapphireims:sapphireims:4097_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 4097_1 | Vulnerable | Sapphireims |
- cpe:2.3:a:sapphireims:sapphireims:4097_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4097_1 Vulnerable ·Sapphireims
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2017-16629
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-f4x9-gw7p-923p
References
More Sapphireims vulnerabilities
- TI-2020-15599 In SapphireIMS 5.0, it is possible to use the hardcoded credential in clients (username… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2020-15594 In SapphireIMS 5.0, it is possible to use the hardcoded credential in clients (username… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2020-15600 In SapphireIMS 5.0, it is possible to take over an account by sending a request to the… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2020-15597 In SapphireIMS 5.0, it is possible to create local administrator on any client without… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2020-15598 In SapphireIMS 5.0, it is possible to create local administrator on any client with… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2017-12230 In SapphireIMS 4097_1, a guest user can create a local administrator account on any… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2017-16629 · CVE Program
- CVE-2017-16629 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-f4x9-gw7p-923p · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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