CVE-2017-15609

CVE-2017-15609 is a high-severity vulnerability in Octopus Octopus Deploy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-311.

Key facts

Description

Octopus before 3.17.7 allows attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information by reading a variable JSON file in certain situations involving Offline Drop Targets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15609?
Octopus before 3.17.7 allows attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information by reading a variable JSON file in certain situations involving Offline Drop Targets.
How severe is CVE-2017-15609?
CVE-2017-15609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-15609 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15609?
CVE-2017-15609 affects Octopus Octopus Deploy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15609?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-15609 published?
CVE-2017-15609 was published on 2017-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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