CVE-2024-6972

Name: CVE-2024-6972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-25T06:15:01.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6972 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In affected versions of Octopus Server under certain circumstances it is possible for sensitive variables to be printed in the task log in clear-text.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In affected versions of Octopus Server under certain circumstances it is possible for sensitive variables to be printed in the task log in clear-text.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Octopus	Octopus Server	>= 2024.1.437, < 2024.1.12759
Octopus	Octopus Server	>= 2024.2.101, < 2024.2.9193

References

https://advisories.octopus.com/post/2024/sa2024-06/Vendor Advisory
https://advisories.octopus.com/post/2024/sa2024-06/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6972?

In affected versions of Octopus Server under certain circumstances it is possible for sensitive variables to be printed in the task log in clear-text.

How severe is CVE-2024-6972?

CVE-2024-6972 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6972?

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-2024-6972?

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Source: NVD / NIST