CVE-2019-15507 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Between the versions 2018.8.4 and 2019.7.6 of Octopus Deploy, a vulnerability was identified that could expose the web request proxy password in clear text within the deployment log.

Understanding CVE-2019-15507

In Octopus Deploy versions 2018.8.4 to 2019.7.6, a specific scenario involving limited special characters allowed an authenticated user to trigger a deployment, revealing the web request proxy password in cleartext. This issue has been addressed in version 2019.7.7.

What is CVE-2019-15507?

The vulnerability in Octopus Deploy versions 2018.8.4 to 2019.7.6 allowed an authenticated user to expose the web request proxy password in clear text within the deployment log.

The Impact of CVE-2019-15507

The vulnerability could lead to the exposure of sensitive information, compromising the security of the deployment process.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-15507

In-depth technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue allowed an authenticated user to reveal the web request proxy password in cleartext within the deployment log.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions 2018.8.4 to 2019.7.6 of Octopus Deploy

Exploitation Mechanism

An authenticated user could trigger a deployment in specific scenarios involving limited special characters, exposing the web request proxy password.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to version 2019.7.7 or apply the fix back-ported to LTS versions 2019.6.7 and 2019.3.8

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations
Educate users on secure deployment practices

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates