Incorrect Authorization Affecting directus package, versions <11.16.1
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- published5 Apr 2026
- disclosed4 Apr 2026
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Introduced: 4 Apr 2026
NewCVE-2026-35412 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade directus to version 11.16.1 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 TUS upload process. An attacker can overwrite arbitrary files and corrupt metadata by uploading files with the UUID of existing files, bypassing item-level access controls. This can lead to permanent data loss, unauthorized modification of files, and potential privilege escalation if sensitive files are replaced.
Workaround
This vulnerability can be mitigated by disabling TUS uploads by setting TUS_ENABLED=false if resumable uploads are not required.