CVE-2021-31816

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified

CVE-2021-31816 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. When configuring Octopus Server if it is configured with an external SQL database, on initial configuration the database password is written to the OctopusServer.txt log file in plaintext.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When configuring Octopus Server if it is configured with an external SQL database, on initial configuration the database password is written to the OctopusServer.txt log file in plaintext.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.86%

53.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OctopusServer< 2020.6.5146
OctopusServer>= 2021.1.0, < 2021.1.7316

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-31816?
When configuring Octopus Server if it is configured with an external SQL database, on initial configuration the database password is written to the OctopusServer.txt log file in plaintext.
How severe is CVE-2021-31816?
CVE-2021-31816 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31816?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-31816?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST