Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-18850

First published: Wed Oct 31 2018(Updated: )

In Octopus Deploy 2018.8.0 through 2018.9.x before 2018.9.1, an authenticated user with permission to modify deployment processes could upload a maliciously crafted YAML configuration, potentially allowing for remote execution of arbitrary code, running in the same context as the Octopus Server (for self-hosted installations by default, SYSTEM).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Octopus Deploy>=2018.8.0<=2018.8.12
Octopus Deploy>=2018.9.0<2018.9.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-18850?

    CVE-2018-18850 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-18850?

    To fix CVE-2018-18850, update Octopus Deploy to version 2018.9.1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-18850?

    CVE-2018-18850 affects authenticated users of Octopus Deploy versions 2018.8.0 to 2018.9.0.

  • What actions can an attacker perform with CVE-2018-18850?

    An attacker can upload a malicious YAML configuration that allows for the execution of arbitrary code.

  • Is access control relevant in CVE-2018-18850?

    Yes, an authenticated user with permission to modify deployment processes can exploit CVE-2018-18850.

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