CVE-2022-23080: In directus versions v9.0.0-beta.2 through 9.6.0 are vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) in the m

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2022-23080 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting directus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In directus versions v9.0.0-beta.2 through 9.6.0 are vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) in the media upload functionality which allows a low privileged user to perform internal network port scans.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2022-06-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Mend · Vendor: rangerstudio

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-22 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rangerstudio directus UPGRADE

Affected: >= 9.0.1 and <= 9.6.0 · 9.0.0 beta10 · 9.0.0 beta11 · 9.0.0 beta12 · 9.0.0 beta13 · 9.0.0 beta14 · 9.0.0 beta2 · 9.0.0 beta3

Fixed in: newer than 9.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy directus || rpm -q directus || directus --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade directus

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade directus

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison directus sudo apt install directus=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold directus

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list directus sudo dnf downgrade directus-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add directus

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-23080?

directus: upgrade to newer than 9.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-23080 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23080 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-23080 affect?

CVE-2022-23080 affects directus. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). In directus versions v9.0.0-beta.2 through 9.6.0 are vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) in the media upload functionality which allows a low privileged user to perform internal network port scans.

How urgent is CVE-2022-23080?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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