CVE-2019-8944 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

In Octopus Deploy versions prior to 2019.1.8 (and before 2018.10.4 LTS), a vulnerability exists that leads to an Information Exposure issue during the Terraform deployment step. This flaw allows remote authenticated users to access and view sensitive Terraform output variables through log files.

Understanding CVE-2019-8944

This CVE entry describes an Information Exposure vulnerability in Octopus Deploy that affects versions before 2019.1.8 and 2018.10.4 LTS.

What is CVE-2019-8944?

CVE-2019-8944 is a security vulnerability in Octopus Deploy that enables authenticated remote users to view sensitive Terraform output variables via log files.

The Impact of CVE-2019-8944

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially compromising the confidentiality of Terraform output variables.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-8944

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in Octopus Deploy versions before 2019.1.8 and 2018.10.4 LTS allows remote authenticated users to view sensitive Terraform output variables through log files.

Affected Systems and Versions

Systems running Octopus Deploy versions prior to 2019.1.8 and 2018.10.4 LTS

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote authenticated users can exploit this vulnerability to access and view sensitive Terraform output variables via log files.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-8944 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Octopus Deploy to version 2019.1.8 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to log files containing sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Octopus Deploy to ensure the latest security fixes.
Implement access controls to limit who can view sensitive information.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Octopus Deploy to address CVE-2019-8944 and other security vulnerabilities.