CVE-2026-35441: Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-35441 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 11.17.0, Directus' GraphQL endpoints (/graphql and /graphql/system) did not deduplicate resolver invocations within a single request. An authenticated user could exploit GraphQL aliasing to repeat an expensive relational query many times in a single request, forcing the server to execute a large number of independent complex database queries concurrently, mu

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400, CWE-770
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: < 11.17.0

Fixed in: 11.17.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls directus

2. UPGRADE to 11.17.0

npm install directus@">=11.17.0"

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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-2026-35441?

directus: upgrade to 11.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-35441 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35441 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-2026-35441 affect?

CVE-2026-35441 affects directus. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to 11.17.0, Directus' GraphQL endpoints (/graphql and /graphql/system) did not deduplicate resolver invocations within a single request. An authenticated

How urgent is CVE-2026-35441?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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