CVE-2021-21270

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Description

OctopusDSC is a PowerShell module with DSC resources that can be used to install and configure an Octopus Deploy Server and Tentacle agent. In OctopusDSC version 4.0.977 and earlier a customer API key used to connect to Octopus Server is exposed via logging in plaintext. This vulnerability is patched in version 4.0.1002.

Category

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
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Affected: OctopusDeploy OctopusDSC
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References

Link Tags
https://github.com/OctopusDeploy/OctopusDSC/security/advisories/GHSA-phmm-rfg9-94fm third party advisory
https://github.com/OctopusDeploy/OctopusDSC/releases/tag/v4.0.1002 third party advisory release notes
https://github.com/OctopusDeploy/OctopusDSC/pull/270 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/OctopusDeploy/OctopusDSC/commit/24b448e6ac964ed938475add494a145c0473ac42 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21270?
CVE-2021-21270 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21270?
To fix CVE-2021-21270, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-21270 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-21270 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-21270?
CVE-2021-21270 affects OctopusDeploy OctopusDSC.
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