CVE-2026-35412: Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-35412 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) 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 11.16.1, Directus' TUS resumable upload endpoint (/files/tus) allows any authenticated user with basic file upload permissions to overwrite arbitrary existing files by UUID. The TUS controller performs only collection-level authorization checks, verifying the user has some permission on directus_files, but never validates item-level access to the specific fi

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
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: < 11.16.1

Fixed in: 11.16.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls directus

2. UPGRADE to 11.16.1

npm install directus@">=11.16.1"

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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-2026-35412?

directus: upgrade to 11.16.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-35412 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35412 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-2026-35412 affect?

CVE-2026-35412 affects directus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to 11.16.1, Directus' TUS resumable upload endpoint (/files/tus) allows any authenticated user with basic file upload permissions to overwrite arbitrary

How urgent is CVE-2026-35412?

Priority 31/100. High severity

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References

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