CVE-2017-15577

CVE-2017-15577 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Redmine
Published: 2017-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Redmine before 3.2.6 and 3.3.x before 3.3.3 mishandles the rendering of wiki links, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15577?: Redmine before 3.2.6 and 3.3.x before 3.3.3 mishandles the rendering of wiki links, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2017-15577?: CVE-2017-15577 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-2017-15577 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15577?: CVE-2017-15577 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-2017-15577?: 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-2017-15577 published?: CVE-2017-15577 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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