Vulnerability in Directus API and App Dashboard Allows Unauthenticated File Modifications
CVE-2025-55746

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Directus

Status
Directus
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-55746?

A vulnerability in the Directus API and App dashboard allows unauthenticated users to exploit the file update mechanism. This flaw can lead to the unintended modification of existing files or the upload of new files containing arbitrary content and extensions. Notably, the uploaded files may not be reflected in the Directus user interface, thereby obscuring their existence and potential use in malicious activities. This significant security concern has been addressed in version 11.9.3.

Affected Version(s)

directus >= 10.8.0, < 11.9.3

References

https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/...
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https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/d84dcc36f75fc...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-55746 : Vulnerability in Directus API and App Dashboard Allows Unauthenticated File Modifications