CVE-2018-4862: High severity octopus deploy vulnerability

Published Jan 3, 2018
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Updated

In Octopus Deploy versions 3.2.11 - 4.1.5 (fixed in 4.1.6), an authenticated user with ProcessEdit permission could reference an Azure account in such a way as to bypass the scoping restrictions, resulting in a potential escalation of privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Octopus Octopus Deploy>=3.2.11<=4.1.5

Event History

Jan 3, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4862?

CVE-2018-4862 has a severity rating that indicates a significant risk of privilege escalation for affected users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-4862?

To fix CVE-2018-4862, upgrade Octopus Deploy to version 4.1.6 or later.

3

What versions of Octopus Deploy are affected by CVE-2018-4862?

CVE-2018-4862 affects Octopus Deploy versions 3.2.11 through 4.1.5.

4

Who is at risk for CVE-2018-4862?

Authenticated users with ProcessEdit permission in Octopus Deploy are at risk for CVE-2018-4862.

5

Can CVE-2018-4862 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2018-4862 may allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

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