CVE-2019-13984

Public Exploit

Description

Directus 7 API before 2.3.0 does not validate uploaded files. Regardless of the file extension or MIME type, there is a direct link to each uploaded file, accessible by unauthenticated users, as demonstrated by the EICAR Anti-Virus Test File.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.55% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/directus/api/issues/981 issue tracking exploit third party advisory
https://github.com/directus/api/projects/44 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13984?
CVE-2019-13984 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-13984?
To fix CVE-2019-13984, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-13984 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-13984 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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