CVE-2022-2778
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.69%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2778 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In affected versions of Octopus Deploy it is possible to bypass rate limiting on login using null bytes.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In affected versions of Octopus Deploy it is possible to bypass rate limiting on login using null bytes.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Octopus | Octopus Server | >= 3.0, < 2022.2.8277 |
| Octopus | Octopus Server | >= 2022.3.348, < 2022.3.10405 |
| Octopus | Octopus Server | >= 2022.4.791, < 2022.4.1371 |
References
- https://advisories.octopus.com/post/2022/sa2022-15/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://advisories.octopus.com/post/2022/sa2022-15/Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2778?
In affected versions of Octopus Deploy it is possible to bypass rate limiting on login using null bytes.
How severe is CVE-2022-2778?
CVE-2022-2778 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2778?
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.
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