CVE-2017-15611
CVE-2017-15611 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Octopus Octopus Deploy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Octopus Octopus Deploy
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Octopus before 3.17.7, an authenticated user who was explicitly granted the permission to invite new users (aka UserInvite) can invite users to teams with escalated privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15611?
- In Octopus before 3.17.7, an authenticated user who was explicitly granted the permission to invite new users (aka UserInvite) can invite users to teams with escalated privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15611?
- CVE-2017-15611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-15611 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-15611?
- CVE-2017-15611 affects Octopus Octopus Deploy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-15611?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-15611 published?
- CVE-2017-15611 was published on 2017-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:octopus:octopus_deploy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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