CVE-2018-11320 : What You Need to Know

This CVE involves Octopus Deploy versions between 2018.4.4 and 2018.5.1, where sensitive values of Octopus variables from the target are not hidden in deployment logs.

Understanding CVE-2018-11320

This vulnerability impacts the security of Octopus Deploy versions 2018.4.4 through 2018.5.1.

What is CVE-2018-11320?

In Octopus Deploy versions 2018.4.4 to 2018.5.1, sensitive values of Octopus variables obtained from the target are not obfuscated in deployment logs.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11320

The exposure of sensitive values in deployment logs can lead to unauthorized access to critical information, compromising system security.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11320

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Octopus variables sourced from the target lack obfuscation in deployment logs, exposing sensitive data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Octopus Deploy
Versions: 2018.4.4 to 2018.5.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by accessing deployment logs to retrieve sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect systems from CVE-2018-11320 with the following measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Octopus Deploy to a patched version.
Review and restrict access to deployment logs.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement encryption for sensitive data in logs.
Regularly monitor and audit access to deployment logs.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Octopus Deploy to address this vulnerability.