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Octopus Server CVE-2025-0525

LOW
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2025-02-11 security@octopus.com
2.3
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 2.3 (LOW). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.24%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

In affected versions of Octopus Server the preview import feature could be leveraged to identify the existence of a target file. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. In affected versions of Octopus Server the preview import feature could be leveraged to identify the existence of a target file. This could provide an adversary with information that may aid in further attacks against the server. Affected products include: Octopus Octopus Server.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 2.3 LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
Present
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
None
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

In affected versions of Octopus Server the preview import feature could be leveraged to identify the existence of a target file. This could provide an adversary with information that may aid in further attacks against the server.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2025-0525 is a low-severity vulnerability in affected involving information exposure (CVSS 2.3). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation. Apply vendor updates when available as part of routine maintenance.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch during routine maintenance. Standard information disclosure mitigations apply if patching is delayed.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 52% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

12
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +12
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:octopus:octopus_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:octopus:octopus_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2018-18850 HIGH POC
8.8 Oct 31

In Octopus Deploy 2018.8.0 through 2018.9.x before 2018.9.1, an authenticated user with permission to modify deployment

CVE-2019-11632 HIGH POC
8.1 May 01

In Octopus Deploy 2019.1.0 through 2019.3.1 and 2019.4.0 through 2019.4.5, an authenticated user with the VariableViewUn

CVE-2026-4881 MEDIUM POC
6.0 Jun 04

Server-level configuration changes can be made by any authenticated low-privilege user in Octopus Server through a speci

CVE-2022-2572 CRITICAL
9.8 Nov 01

In affected versions of Octopus Server where access is managed by an external authentication provider, it was possible t

CVE-2022-2778 CRITICAL
9.8 Sep 30

In affected versions of Octopus Deploy it is possible to bypass rate limiting on login using null bytes. Rated critical

CVE-2018-11320 CRITICAL
9.8 May 21

In Octopus Deploy 2018.4.4 through 2018.5.1, Octopus variables that are sourced from the target do not have sensitive va

CVE-2026-0704 CRITICAL
9.1 Feb 25

Path traversal in Octopus Deploy allows removing files and file contents on the host through API manipulation. Enables d

CVE-2022-2782 CRITICAL
9.1 Oct 27

In affected versions of Octopus Server it is possible for a session token to be valid indefinitely due to improper valid

CVE-2026-92355 HIGH
8.7 Sep 16

Path traversal in Octopus Server allows an authenticated low-privilege user to overwrite arbitrary files on the server f

CVE-2026-101169 HIGH
8.7 Sep 29

Authenticated remote code execution in Octopus Server allows any user whose role grants permission to edit an Environmen

CVE-2026-102478 HIGH
8.7 Oct 07

Privilege escalation in Octopus Server lets an authenticated user who already holds permission to modify roles weaken a

CVE-2026-102488 HIGH
8.7 Oct 08

Incorrect authorization in Octopus Server causes the platform to evaluate multiple scoped permission assignments incorre

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