CVE-2021-26594

Name: CVE-2021-26594
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-23T19:15:13.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-26594 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Directus 8.x through 8.8.1, an attacker can switch to the administrator role (via the PATCH method) without any control by the back end. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Directus 8.x through 8.8.1, an attacker can switch to the administrator role (via the PATCH method) without any control by the back end. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rangerstudio	Directus	>= 8.0.0, <= 8.8.1

References

https://github.com/sgranel/directusv8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sgranel/directusv8Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 23, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-26594?

How severe is CVE-2021-26594?

CVE-2021-26594 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26594?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST