Incorrect Authorization Affecting directus package, versions <11.17.0
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- published5 Apr 2026
- disclosed4 Apr 2026
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 4 Apr 2026
NewCVE-2026-35442 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade directus to version 11.17.0 or higher.
Overview
directus is a Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content.
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Incorrect Authorization in the aggregate query process when applying min or max functions to fields marked as concealed. An attacker can retrieve sensitive concealed field values, such as static API tokens and two-factor authentication secrets, by issuing aggregate queries with groupBy as an authenticated user with read access to the affected collection.