CVE-2017-16804

Name: CVE-2017-16804
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-13T20:29:00.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16804 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Redmine before 3.2.7 and 3.3.x before 3.3.4, the reminders function in app/models/mailer.rb does not check whether an issue is visible, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading e-mail reminder messages.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Redmine before 3.2.7 and 3.3.x before 3.3.4, the reminders function in app/models/mailer.rb does not check whether an issue is visible, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading e-mail reminder messages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.63%

73.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redmine	Redmine	< 3.2.7
Redmine	Redmine	3.3.0
Redmine	Redmine	3.3.1
Redmine	Redmine	3.3.2
Redmine	Redmine	3.3.3
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

https://github.com/redmine/redmine/commit/0f09f161f64f4190a52166675ff380a15b72a8bcIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4191Third Party Advisory
https://www.redmine.org/issues/25713Permissions Required
https://www.redmine.org/projects/redmine/wiki/Security_AdvisoriesIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/redmine/redmine/commit/0f09f161f64f4190a52166675ff380a15b72a8bcIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4191Third Party Advisory
https://www.redmine.org/issues/25713Permissions Required
https://www.redmine.org/projects/redmine/wiki/Security_AdvisoriesIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16804?

How severe is CVE-2017-16804?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16804 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16804?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST