CVE-2021-27583

Name: CVE-2021-27583
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-23T19:15:14.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27583 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Directus 8.x through 8.8.1, an attacker can discover whether a user is present in the database through the password reset feature. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Directus 8.x through 8.8.1, an attacker can discover whether a user is present in the database through the password reset feature. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-203

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-2021-27583?

How severe is CVE-2021-27583?

CVE-2021-27583 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27583?

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