How severe is CVE-2022-2259?

CVE-2022-2259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2259?

CVE-2022-2259 primarily affects Octopus Octopus Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2259?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-2259 published?

CVE-2022-2259 was published on 2023-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2259

CVE-2022-2259 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Octopus Octopus Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Octopus Octopus Server
Published: 2023-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In affected versions of Octopus Deploy it is possible for a user to view Workerpools without being explicitly assigned permissions to view these items

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2259?: In affected versions of Octopus Deploy it is possible for a user to view Workerpools without being explicitly assigned permissions to view these items
How severe is CVE-2022-2259?: CVE-2022-2259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2259?: CVE-2022-2259 primarily affects Octopus Octopus Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2259 published?: CVE-2022-2259 was published on 2023-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://advisories.octopus.com/post/2023/sa2023-04/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:octopus:octopus_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:octopus:octopus_server:2023.2.2028:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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