How severe is CVE-2024-6972?

CVE-2024-6972 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6972?

CVE-2024-6972 affects Octopus Octopus Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6972?

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

Does CVE-2024-6972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47955.

When was CVE-2024-6972 published?

CVE-2024-6972 was published on 2024-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6972

CVE-2024-6972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Octopus Octopus Server 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47955
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Octopus Octopus Server
Published: 2024-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6972?: CVE-2024-6972 affects Octopus Octopus Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47955.
When was CVE-2024-6972 published?: CVE-2024-6972 was published on 2024-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

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

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