CVE-2026-12702: Insufficient checks on the project trigger actions allows an unauthorized user to trigger a deployment in Octopus Deploy Octopus Server
In affected versions of Octopus Deploy Insufficient checks on the project trigger actions allows an unauthorized user to trigger a deployment.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-12702 in Octopus Deploy Octopus Server arises from insufficient validation on project trigger actions. This flaw enables an unauthorized user, despite requiring high privileges, to initiate deployments without proper authorization checks. The issue affects versions 2023.0.0, 2026.1.0, and 2026.2.0 of Octopus Server. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on integrity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An unauthorized user with high privileges can trigger deployments in affected versions of Octopus Server due to insufficient checks on project trigger actions. This could lead to unintended or malicious deployments, potentially impacting system integrity. However, the impact is rated medium with a CVSS score of 5.1, indicating limited scope or complexity of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to users with high privileges and monitor deployment triggers closely to mitigate unauthorized deployment risks.
CVE-2026-12702: Insufficient checks on the project trigger actions allows an unauthorized user to trigger a deployment in Octopus Deploy Octopus Server
Description
In affected versions of Octopus Deploy Insufficient checks on the project trigger actions allows an unauthorized user to trigger a deployment.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
pkg:github/octopusdeploy/octopusserverRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-12702 in Octopus Deploy Octopus Server arises from insufficient validation on project trigger actions. This flaw enables an unauthorized user, despite requiring high privileges, to initiate deployments without proper authorization checks. The issue affects versions 2023.0.0, 2026.1.0, and 2026.2.0 of Octopus Server. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on integrity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An unauthorized user with high privileges can trigger deployments in affected versions of Octopus Server due to insufficient checks on project trigger actions. This could lead to unintended or malicious deployments, potentially impacting system integrity. However, the impact is rated medium with a CVSS score of 5.1, indicating limited scope or complexity of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to users with high privileges and monitor deployment triggers closely to mitigate unauthorized deployment risks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Octopus
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-19T10:14:04.133Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a632edf9c2644c7f8ac5a34
Added to database: 07/24/2026, 09:22:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/24/2026, 09:37:28 UTC
Last updated: 07/24/2026, 22:55:31 UTC
Views: 13
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