How severe is CVE-2022-2721?

CVE-2022-2721 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-2022-2721 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2721?

CVE-2022-2721 affects Octopus Octopus Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2721?

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-2022-2721 published?

CVE-2022-2721 was published on 2022-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2721

CVE-2022-2721 is a high-severity vulnerability in Octopus Octopus Server 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Octopus Octopus Server
Published: 2022-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In affected versions of Octopus Server it is possible for target discovery to print certain values marked as sensitive to log files in plaint-text in when verbose logging is enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2721?: In affected versions of Octopus Server it is possible for target discovery to print certain values marked as sensitive to log files in plaint-text in when verbose logging is enabled.
How severe is CVE-2022-2721?: CVE-2022-2721 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-2022-2721 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2721?: CVE-2022-2721 affects Octopus Octopus Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2721?: 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-2022-2721 published?: CVE-2022-2721 was published on 2022-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://advisories.octopus.com/post/2022/sa2022-24/

Affected products (1)

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

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