Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-2778

First published: Fri Sep 30 2022(Updated: )

In affected versions of Octopus Deploy it is possible to bypass rate limiting on login using null bytes.

Credit: security@octopus.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Octopus Deploy>=3.0<2022.2.8277
Octopus Deploy>=2022.3.348<2022.3.10405
Octopus Deploy>=2022.4.791<2022.4.1371
Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-2778?

    CVE-2022-2778 has been classified with a severity level that allows for the bypass of rate limiting on login.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-2778?

    To fix CVE-2022-2778, it is recommended to update Octopus Deploy to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Octopus Deploy are affected by CVE-2022-2778?

    CVE-2022-2778 affects Octopus Deploy versions between 3.0 and 2022.2.8277, 2022.3.348 and 2022.3.10405, and 2022.4.791 and 2022.4.1371.

  • What can an attacker do by exploiting CVE-2022-2778?

    An attacker exploiting CVE-2022-2778 can bypass rate limiting, potentially leading to repeated login attempts without restriction.

  • Is the Linux Kernel vulnerable to CVE-2022-2778?

    No, the Linux Kernel is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-2778.

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