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CVE-2018-12089: In Octopus Deploy version 2018.5.1 to 2018.5.7, a user with Task View is able to view a password for a Serv...

In Octopus Deploy version 2018.5.1 to 2018.5.7, a user with Task View is able to view a password for a Service Fabric Cluster, when the Service Fabric Cluster target is configured in Azure Active Directory security mode and a deployment is executed with OctopusPrintVariables set to True. This is fixed in 2018.6.0.

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Plain-English summary

Certain Octopus Deploy versions could expose a Service Fabric Cluster password to users who only had Task View permission. The issue requires a specific configuration and deployment setting, but it can disclose a sensitive cluster credential. Octopus states this is fixed in version 2018.6.0.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted credential exposure issue, not a broad internet worm risk. Prioritize upgrade and credential review if the affected Octopus versions and Service Fabric configuration exist.

Technical view

CVE-2018-12089 affects Octopus Deploy 2018.5.1 through 2018.5.7. When a Service Fabric Cluster target uses Azure Active Directory security mode and a deployment runs with OctopusPrintVariables set to True, a Task View user can view the cluster password.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to Octopus Deploy instances on versions 2018.5.1 to 2018.5.7 using Service Fabric Cluster targets in Azure AD security mode with OctopusPrintVariables enabled during deployment.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. Exploitation appears permission-gated because the viewer needs Task View access and the vulnerable deployment conditions must exist.

Researcher notes

The source bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, and detailed exploit evidence. Analysis should stay scoped to the documented Octopus Deploy versions, Service Fabric Azure AD mode, Task View permission, and OctopusPrintVariables condition.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Octopus Deploy to 2018.6.0 or later where the issue is fixed.
  • Disable OctopusPrintVariables unless it is explicitly needed for troubleshooting.
  • Restrict Task View permission to trusted users until affected instances are upgraded.
  • Rotate exposed Service Fabric credentials if vulnerable deployments may have run.
  • Review Octopus issue 4628 and current vendor guidance before production changes.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Octopus Deploy servers and confirm whether versions 2018.5.1 to 2018.5.7 are present.
  • Identify Service Fabric Cluster targets configured in Azure Active Directory security mode.
  • Review deployment history for runs using OctopusPrintVariables set to True.
  • Confirm Task View users could not access exposed password output after remediation.
  • Check whether credential rotation is needed for potentially exposed cluster passwords.
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