CVE-2026-14163

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Sensitive Variable Exposure in Octopus Server

Publication date: 2026-08-20

Last updated on: 2026-09-02

Assigner: Octopus Deploy

Description

In affected versions of Octopus Server under certain circumstances it is possible for sensitive variables to be printed in the deployment variable snapshot in clear-text.

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Published

2026-08-20

Last Modified

2026-09-02

Generated

2026-09-09

AI Q&A

2026-08-20

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-07

NVD

CVE-2026-14163

EUVD

EUVD-2026-63209

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
octopus	octopus_server	From 2026.2.61 (inc) to 2026.2.13190 (exc)
octopus	octopus_server	From 3.2.7 (inc) to 2026.1.11587 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-532	The product writes sensitive information to a log file.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects Octopus Server where sensitive variables may be exposed in clear text within the deployment variable snapshot JSON under certain conditions. It impacts multiple versions of Octopus Server, including all 3.x versions after 3.2.6, all 4.x versions, and versions from 2018.x through 2026.2.x prior to specific patches.

Detection Guidance

Check Octopus Server logs for deployment variable snapshots containing sensitive variables in clear text. Review JSON output of snapshots for exposed secrets. Use commands like grep or PowerShell to search logs for 'snapshot' and 'variable' keywords.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive variables, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized system access. The impact includes exposure of confidential information stored in deployment snapshots.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations due to unauthorized exposure of sensitive data. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust if such data is compromised.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Octopus Server to version 2026.2.13344 or higher immediately. If upgrading is not possible, upgrade to at least 2026.1.11587 or 2026.2.13190 based on your current version. No other mitigation is available.

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