CVE-2017-16629 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can enumerate valid usernames in SapphireIMS by observing distinct error messages returned during login attempts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-16629?
CVE-2017-16629 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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."
Weakness: CWE-209
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16629?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sapphireims Sapphireims.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16629?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16629 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16629 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16629 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f4x9-gw7p-923p.