CVE-2026-35409: Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-35409 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting directus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to 11.16.0, a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) protection bypass has been identified and fixed in Directus. The IP address validation mechanism used to block requests to local and private networks could be circumvented using IPv4-Mapped IPv6 address notation. This vulnerability is fixed in 11.16.0.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2026-04-06
Last modified	2026-07-24

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: monospace

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-06 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

monospace directus UPGRADE

Affected: < 11.16.0

Fixed in: 11.16.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls directus

2. UPGRADE to 11.16.0

npm install directus@">=11.16.0"

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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-2026-35409?

directus: upgrade to 11.16.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-35409 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35409 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-2026-35409 affect?

CVE-2026-35409 affects directus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to 11.16.0, a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) protection bypass has been identified and fixed in Directus. The IP address validation mechanism used to

How urgent is CVE-2026-35409?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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References

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