CVE-2018-10581 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Octopus Deploy 3.4.x before 2018.4.7 allows an authenticated user to access, modify, and store variable values in the Tenant Variables section for Environments not associated with their relevant Team scoping.

Understanding CVE-2018-10581

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Octopus Deploy that allows unauthorized access to variable values in specific Environments.

What is CVE-2018-10581?

Prior to version 2018.4.7, Octopus Deploy 3.4.x permits an authorized user to manipulate variable values in the Tenant Variables section for Environments not linked to their Team scoping.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10581

This vulnerability enables a user to view, modify, and store variable values in Environments outside their Team's scope, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modifications.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10581

This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in Octopus Deploy 3.4.x before 2018.4.7 allows authenticated users to interact with variable values in the Tenant Variables section for Environments not associated with their Team scoping.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Octopus Deploy
Vendor: N/A
Versions affected: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability arises when an authenticated user, belonging to multiple teams, has permissions to edit or view variables for a specific Environment.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-10581 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to version 2018.4.7 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Review and adjust team permissions to restrict access to variable values.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update user permissions to ensure least privilege access.
Conduct security training to educate users on data protection best practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Octopus Deploy.