CVE-2025-53887

Directus's exact version number is exposed by the OpenAPI Spec

Description

Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Starting in version 9.0.0 and prior to version 11.9.0, the exact Directus version number is incorrectly being used as OpenAPI Spec version this means that it is being exposed by the `/server/specs/oas` endpoint without authentication. With the exact version information a malicious attacker can look for known vulnerabilities in Directus core or any of its shipped dependencies in that specific running version. Version 11.9.0 fixes the issue.

Category

5.3
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-rmjh-cf9q-pv7q third party advisory
https://github.com/directus/directus/pull/25353 patch
https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/e74f3e4e92edc33b5f83eefb001a3d2a85af17a3 patch
https://github.com/directus/directus/releases/tag/v11.9.0 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53887?
CVE-2025-53887 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-53887?
To fix CVE-2025-53887, 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-2025-53887 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-53887 is being actively exploited. 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-2025-53887?
CVE-2025-53887 affects directus directus.
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