CVE-2023-45820

Public Exploit
Directus crashes on invalid WebSocket message

Description

Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. In affected versions any Directus installation that has websockets enabled can be crashed if the websocket server receives an invalid frame. A malicious user could leverage this bug to crash Directus. This issue has been addressed in version 10.6.2. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should avoid using websockets.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: directus directus
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-hmgw-9jrg-hf2m vendor advisory exploit
https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/243eed781b42d6b4948ddb8c3792bcf5b44f55bb patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45820?
CVE-2023-45820 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-45820?
To fix CVE-2023-45820, 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-2023-45820 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-45820 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-2023-45820?
CVE-2023-45820 affects directus directus.
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