CVE-2026-14163: Sensitive Variables exposed in Deployment Variable Snapshot JSON in Octopus Deploy Octopus Server
CVE-2026-14163 is a vulnerability in Octopus Server versions 3.2.6 and 2026.2.61 where sensitive variables may be exposed in clear-text within the deployment variable snapshot JSON under certain conditions. This exposure could allow unauthorized users with limited privileges to view sensitive information. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.1. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor, and there are no known exploits in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Octopus Server in specific versions (3.2.6 and 2026.2.61). Under certain circumstances, sensitive variables are included in the deployment variable snapshot JSON in clear-text, potentially exposing confidential data. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, high vulnerability confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability. The vendor has not yet provided an official fix or remediation level.
Potential Impact
Sensitive variables intended to be protected may be exposed in clear-text, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of confidential information. This could compromise the confidentiality of deployment secrets or credentials managed by Octopus Server. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit access to deployment variable snapshots and restrict permissions to trusted users only to reduce exposure risk.
CVE-2026-14163: Sensitive Variables exposed in Deployment Variable Snapshot JSON in Octopus Deploy Octopus Server
Description
CVE-2026-14163 is a vulnerability in Octopus Server versions 3.2.6 and 2026.2.61 where sensitive variables may be exposed in clear-text within the deployment variable snapshot JSON under certain conditions. This exposure could allow unauthorized users with limited privileges to view sensitive information. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.1. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor, and there are no known exploits in the wild.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.1high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Octopus Server in specific versions (3.2.6 and 2026.2.61). Under certain circumstances, sensitive variables are included in the deployment variable snapshot JSON in clear-text, potentially exposing confidential data. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, high vulnerability confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability. The vendor has not yet provided an official fix or remediation level.
Potential Impact
Sensitive variables intended to be protected may be exposed in clear-text, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of confidential information. This could compromise the confidentiality of deployment secrets or credentials managed by Octopus Server. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit access to deployment variable snapshots and restrict permissions to trusted users only to reduce exposure risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Octopus
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-30T05:02:49.177Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a86a447acd9273b49403550
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 06:52:55 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 07:07:04 UTC
Last updated: 08/20/2026, 07:15:39 UTC
Views: 4
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