CVE-2022-2572: Critical severity octopus deploy vulnerability

Published Nov 1, 2022
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Updated

In affected versions of Octopus Server where access is managed by an external authentication provider, it was possible that the API key/keys of a disabled/deleted user were still valid after the access was revoked.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Octopus Octopus Server>=3.5<2022.1.3264
Octopus Octopus Server>=2022.2.6729<2022.2.8277
Octopus Octopus Server>=2022.3.348<2022.3.10586
Octopus Octopus Server>=2022.4.791<2022.4.2898

Event History

Nov 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2572?

CVE-2022-2572 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability as it allows API keys of disabled or deleted users to remain valid.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-2572?

To fix CVE-2022-2572, update Octopus Server to a version that addresses this issue, specifically versions after 2022.4.791.

3

Which versions of Octopus Server are affected by CVE-2022-2572?

CVE-2022-2572 affects Octopus Server versions from 3.5 up to 2022.4.791.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2022-2572?

The risks of CVE-2022-2572 include unauthorized access if API keys of disabled or deleted users remain operational.

5

Who does CVE-2022-2572 impact?

CVE-2022-2572 impacts organizations using Octopus Server with external authentication providers that enable automated key management.

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