CVE-2025-0526 Path traversal in Octopus Server

Low 2.3 Published Updated

Attackers can upload files to unexpected host locations via an API endpoint, potentially circumventing workflows and gaining control.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-0526?

CVE-2025-0526 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Octopus Octopus Server, published on 11 Feb 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In affected versions of Octopus Deploy it was possible to upload files to unexpected locations on the host using an API endpoint. The field lacked validation which could potentially result in ways to circumvent expected workflows.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-0526?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Octopus Octopus Server.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0526?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-0526 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2025-0526 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-0526 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Octopus Octopus Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p2h9-63jc-gj67.

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