CVE-2020-10678 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-10678, a privilege escalation vulnerability in Octopus Deploy versions before 2020.1.5, allowing authenticated users to gain elevated privileges. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures here.
In Octopus Deploy before 2020.1.5, an authenticated user can exploit a bug to escalate privileges.
Understanding CVE-2020-10678
What is CVE-2020-10678?
This CVE refers to a privilege escalation vulnerability in Octopus Deploy versions prior to 2020.1.5 when used with on-premises Active Directory integration.
The Impact of CVE-2020-10678
The vulnerability allows an authenticated user to escalate their privileges within the Octopus Deploy environment.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-10678
Vulnerability Description
An authenticated user can exploit a bug in Octopus Deploy to gain elevated privileges.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Octopus Deploy
- Versions affected: Before 2020.1.5
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user linked to an on-premises Active Directory.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Octopus Deploy to version 2020.1.5 or later.
- Monitor user activities for any suspicious behavior.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update access control policies.
- Conduct security training for users to recognize and report unusual activities.
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches and updates provided by Octopus Deploy to address this vulnerability.