CVE-2023-26492

Public Exploit
Directus vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery On File Import

Description

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.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: directus directus
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-j3rg-3rgm-537h third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/ff53d3e69a602d05342e15d9bb616884833ddbff patch
https://github.com/directus/directus/releases/tag/v9.23.0 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26492?
CVE-2023-26492 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-26492?
To fix CVE-2023-26492, 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-2023-26492 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-26492 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-2023-26492?
CVE-2023-26492 affects directus directus.
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