CVE-2017-5496

Name: CVE-2017-5496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-15T15:59:00.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5496 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sawmill Enterprise 8.7.9 allows remote attackers to gain login access by leveraging knowledge of a password hash.. EPSS estimates a 5.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sawmill Enterprise 8.7.9 allows remote attackers to gain login access by leveraging knowledge of a password hash.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.77%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sawmill	Sawmill	8.7.9

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SAWMILL-PASS-THE-HASH-AUTHENTICATION-BYPASS.txtThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141177/Sawmill-Enterprise-8.7.9-Authentication-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/46Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41395/
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SAWMILL-PASS-THE-HASH-AUTHENTICATION-BYPASS.txtThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141177/Sawmill-Enterprise-8.7.9-Authentication-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/46Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41395/

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5496?

Sawmill Enterprise 8.7.9 allows remote attackers to gain login access by leveraging knowledge of a password hash.

How severe is CVE-2017-5496?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5496 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5496?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-5496?

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Source: NVD / NIST