CVE-2022-36031

Public Exploit
Unhandled exception on illegal filename_disk value

Description

Directus is a free and open-source data platform for headless content management. The Directus process can be aborted by having an authorized user update the `filename_disk` value to a folder and accessing that file through the `/assets` endpoint. This vulnerability has been patched and release v9.15.0 contains the fix. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may prevent this problem by making sure no (untrusted) non-admin users have permissions to update the `filename_disk` field on `directus_files`.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: directus directus
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-77qm-wvqq-fg79 exploit third party advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36031?
CVE-2022-36031 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-36031?
To fix CVE-2022-36031, 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-2022-36031 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-36031 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-36031?
CVE-2022-36031 affects directus directus.
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