Auth bypass in Directus

CVE-2026-61836

Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to 12.0.0, when response caching is enabled, the cache-key derivation in api/src/utils/get-cache-key.ts includes version, path, query, and accountabilit…

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-61836?
CVE-2026-61836 is a high-severity vulnerability in Directus, classified under Use of Cache Containing Sensitive Information. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2026-07-15.
How severe is CVE-2026-61836?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.