Auth bypass in Directus
CVE-2026-35442
Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to 11.17.0, aggregate functions (min, max) applied to fields with the conceal special type incorrectly return raw database values instead of the masked placeholder. When combined with groupBy, any authenticated user with read access to the affected collection can extract concealed field values, including static API tokens and two-factor authentication secrets from directus_users. This vulnerability is fixed in 11.17.0.
Vulnerability class: Information Disclosure
EPSS: 0.003 (26.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Directus — versions < 11.17.0
- Monospace Directus
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-35442?
- CVE-2026-35442 is a high-severity vulnerability in Directus, classified under Information Disclosure. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-04-06.
- How severe is CVE-2026-35442?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.