CVE-2017-15572

CVE-2017-15572 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redmine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Redmine
Published: 2017-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Redmine before 3.2.6 and 3.3.x before 3.3.3, remote attackers can obtain sensitive information (password reset tokens) by reading a Referer log, because account/lost_password does not use a redirect.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15572?: In Redmine before 3.2.6 and 3.3.x before 3.3.3, remote attackers can obtain sensitive information (password reset tokens) by reading a Referer log, because account/lost_password does not use a redirect.
How severe is CVE-2017-15572?: CVE-2017-15572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-15572 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15572?: CVE-2017-15572 primarily affects Redmine. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15572?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-15572 published?: CVE-2017-15572 was published on 2017-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:redmine:redmine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redmine:redmine:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redmine:redmine:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redmine:redmine:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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