Description
In affected versions of Octopus Server under certain circumstances it is possible for sensitive variables to be printed in the deployment variable snapshot in clear-text.
Published: 2026-08-20
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

In affected releases of Octopus Deploy Server, a flaw can lead to the printing of sensitive variables in clear text within a deployment variable snapshot. The vulnerability exposes confidential configuration data to anyone who can view snapshots, potentially revealing passwords, API keys, or other secrets. This flaw is classified as an information disclosure (CWE‑532).

Affected Systems

The issue impacts Octopus Deploy Server. Exact affected version ranges are not disclosed in the advisory, so all installations of Octopus Deploy Server at the time of the advisory should be considered vulnerable until an official fix is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 7.1, indicating a high severity level. Exploitability is low, with an EPSS score of less than 1 % and no listing in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is through access to deployment snapshots or via APIs that expose snapshot data, which typically requires a user with read permissions to deployments. Because secrets can be disclosed directly, high impact is possible for the user or team having snapshot view rights. No public exploit has been reported, but the vulnerability should be remediated promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 21:33 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest update for Octopus Deploy Server that contains the fix for this vulnerability.
  • Restrict deployment snapshot visibility to only users who truly need access; review and tighten role‑based permissions or API access scopes.
  • Store sensitive variables using Octopus variable encryption and avoid placing them in plain text; verify that all secrets are encrypted before deployment.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 21:33 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:octopus:octopus_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Octopus
Octopus octopus Server
Vendors & Products Octopus
Octopus octopus Server

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Information Exposure of Sensitive Variables in Octopus Deploy Server Deployment Snapshots

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-532

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In affected versions of Octopus Server under certain circumstances it is possible for sensitive variables to be printed in the deployment variable snapshot in clear-text.
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Octopus Octopus Server
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Octopus

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-20T15:20:16.958Z

Reserved: 2026-06-30T05:02:49.177Z

Link: CVE-2026-14163

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-20T07:16:32.250

Modified: 2026-09-02T00:00:34.117

Link: CVE-2026-14163

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-21T13:02:24Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-532

    Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File