CVE-2023-26492

Name: CVE-2023-26492
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-03T22:15:09.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-26492 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Directus is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) when importing a file from a remote web server (POST to `/files/import`). EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Directus is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) when importing a file from a remote web server (POST to `/files/import`). An attacker can bypass the security controls by performing a DNS rebinding attack and view sensitive data from internal servers or perform a local port scan. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access highly sensitive internal server(s) and steal sensitive information. This issue was fixed in version 9.23.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Monospace	Directus	< 9.23.0

References

https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/ff53d3e69a602d05342e15d9bb616884833ddbffPatch
https://github.com/directus/directus/releases/tag/v9.23.0Release Notes
https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-j3rg-3rgm-537hExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/ff53d3e69a602d05342e15d9bb616884833ddbffPatch
https://github.com/directus/directus/releases/tag/v9.23.0Release Notes
https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-j3rg-3rgm-537hExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26492?

How severe is CVE-2023-26492?

CVE-2023-26492 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26492?

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