CVE-2020-24566 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2020-24566, a vulnerability in Octopus Deploy versions 2020.3.x and 2020.4.x that exposes account passwords in cleartext. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
In Octopus Deploy 2020.3.x before 2020.3.4 and 2020.4.x before 2020.4.1, an authenticated user creating a deployment or runbook process using Azure steps and setting the execution location to run on the server/worker could expose the account password in cleartext in the verbose task logs output.
Understanding CVE-2020-24566
This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in Octopus Deploy versions 2020.3.x and 2020.4.x.
What is CVE-2020-24566?
The vulnerability in Octopus Deploy versions 2020.3.x and 2020.4.x could lead to the exposure of account passwords in cleartext in certain circumstances.
The Impact of CVE-2020-24566
The exposure of account passwords in cleartext poses a significant security risk, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromising system integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-24566
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability occurs when an authenticated user configures a deployment or runbook process using Azure steps and designates the execution location to run on the server/worker, leading to the exposure of account passwords in cleartext in the verbose task logs output.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Octopus Deploy 2020.3.x before 2020.3.4
- Octopus Deploy 2020.4.x before 2020.4.1
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability exposes account passwords in cleartext when specific conditions are met during the configuration of deployment or runbook processes using Azure steps.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-24566 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Octopus Deploy to version 2020.3.4 or 2020.4.1 to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Avoid configuring Azure steps with execution locations set to run on the server/worker.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement secure password management practices to prevent password exposure.
- Regularly monitor and review verbose task logs for any potential security issues.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of patches and updates provided by Octopus Deploy to address security vulnerabilities.