CVE-2024-6972: Medium severity octopus deploy vulnerability

Published Jul 25, 2024
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Updated

In affected versions of Octopus Server under certain circumstances it is possible for sensitive variables to be printed in the task log in clear-text.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Octopus Deploy Octopus Server
All of the following
Any of the following
Octopus Octopus Server>=2024.1.437<2024.1.12759
Octopus Octopus Server>=2024.2.101<2024.2.9193
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6972?

CVE-2024-6972 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6972?

To fix CVE-2024-6972, upgrade to the latest version of Octopus Server that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Octopus Server are affected by CVE-2024-6972?

CVE-2024-6972 affects multiple versions of Octopus Server prior to the patch release that resolves this issue.

4

What type of data is affected by CVE-2024-6972?

CVE-2024-6972 can lead to sensitive variables being logged in clear-text, posing a risk of unauthorized access.

5

Can CVE-2024-6972 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2024-6972 can potentially lead to data breaches if sensitive information is exposed in the task logs.

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