XSS in Directus
CVE-2025-64747
Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions prior to 11.13.0 that allows users with `upload files` and `edit item` permissions to inject malicious JavaScript through the Block Editor interface. Attackers can bypass Content Security Policy (CSP) restrictions by combining file uploads with iframe srcdoc attributes, resulting in persistent XSS execution. Version 11.13.0 fixes the issue.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.002 (15.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Directus — versions < 11.13.0
- Monospace Directus
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-64747?
- CVE-2025-64747 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Directus, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2025-11-13.
- How severe is CVE-2025-64747?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.