CVE-2023-26492: Directus vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery On File Import

Published Mar 3, 2023
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Updated

Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Directus is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) when importing a file from a remote web server (POST to /files/import). An attacker can bypass the security controls by performing a DNS rebinding attack and view sensitive data from internal servers or perform a local port scan. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access highly sensitive internal server(s) and steal sensitive information. This issue was fixed in version 9.23.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Monospace Directus Node.js<9.23.0

Event History

Mar 3, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-26492?

CVE-2023-26492 refers to a vulnerability in Directus, a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content, that allows for Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) when importing a file from a remote web server.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26492?

The severity of CVE-2023-26492 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

3

How does CVE-2023-26492 affect Directus?

CVE-2023-26492 affects Directus by allowing an attacker to perform a DNS rebinding attack and bypass security controls when importing a file from a remote web server.

4

Which version of Directus is affected by CVE-2023-26492?

Directus version 9.23.0 and earlier are affected by CVE-2023-26492.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in Directus?

To mitigate the vulnerability in Directus, update to version 9.23.0 or later.

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