CVE-2024-1656 in Server
Summary
by MITRE • 09/11/2024
Affected versions of Octopus Server had a weak content security policy.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/02/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-1656 affects Octopus Server versions prior to the patched release, specifically targeting the content security policy implementation within the web application framework. This weakness in the security configuration creates an avenue for potential attackers to bypass intended security controls and execute malicious code within the context of the affected server environment. The content security policy serves as a critical defense mechanism that restricts how resources can be loaded and executed, thereby preventing cross-site scripting attacks and other code injection vulnerabilities. When this policy is weak or improperly configured, it allows unauthorized scripts to run, potentially leading to complete compromise of the server and its associated deployment infrastructure.
The technical flaw stems from insufficient validation and enforcement of content security policy directives within the Octopus Server web interface. This weakness typically manifests through overly permissive policy configurations that permit loading resources from untrusted domains or allow inline script execution. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious payloads that leverage the weak policy to inject and execute arbitrary code on the server. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-16 Configuration, specifically addressing issues related to security misconfiguration in web applications. The flaw represents a failure to properly implement the principle of least privilege for content loading and execution, allowing attackers to circumvent the intended security boundaries that should protect the server from unauthorized code injection.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-1656 extends beyond simple code execution, as it can lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to deployment pipelines and sensitive configuration data. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can potentially access deployment artifacts, credentials, and other sensitive information stored within the Octopus Server environment. This creates a significant risk for organizations relying on Octopus Server for continuous integration and deployment operations, as the compromise of the server can lead to unauthorized deployments, data exfiltration, and disruption of critical business processes. The vulnerability also enables potential lateral movement within the network if the Octopus Server has access to other systems or resources, as demonstrated by ATT&CK technique T1078 Valid Accounts and T1566 Phishing.
Organizations should immediately apply the vendor-provided patches and updates to address CVE-2024-1656, ensuring that content security policies are properly configured with strict directives that limit resource loading to trusted sources only. Security teams should conduct comprehensive audits of their Octopus Server configurations to verify that content security policies are correctly implemented and enforced. The mitigation strategy should include implementing strict content security policy headers that prohibit inline scripts and restrict resource loading from external domains. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing additional security controls such as web application firewalls and monitoring solutions to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to validate the effectiveness of the implemented security measures and ensure that similar vulnerabilities are not present in other components of the deployment infrastructure.