CVE-2019-13980

Name: CVE-2019-13980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-19T15:15:12.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13980 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Directus 7 API through 2.3.0, uploading of PHP files is blocked only when the Apache HTTP Server is used, leading to uploads/_/originals remote code execution with nginx.. EPSS estimates a 2.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Directus 7 API through 2.3.0, uploading of PHP files is blocked only when the Apache HTTP Server is used, leading to uploads/_/originals remote code execution with nginx.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.45%

82.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rangerstudio	Directus 7 Api	<= 2.3.0

References

https://github.com/directus/api/issues/979Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/directus/api/issues/979Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 19, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13980?

In Directus 7 API through 2.3.0, uploading of PHP files is blocked only when the Apache HTTP Server is used, leading to uploads/_/originals remote code execution with nginx.

How severe is CVE-2019-13980?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-13980 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13980?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-13980?

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Source: NVD / NIST