CVE-2026-35442: Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-35442 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) 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 11.17.0, aggregate functions (min, max) applied to fields with the conceal special type incorrectly return raw database values instead of the masked placeholder. When combined with groupBy, any authenticated user with read access to the affected collection can extract concealed field values, including static API tokens and two-factor authentication secrets f

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (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-200, 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: < 11.17.0

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-2026-35442?

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

Is CVE-2026-35442 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35442 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-2026-35442 affect?

CVE-2026-35442 affects directus. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to 11.17.0, aggregate functions (min, max) applied to fields with the conceal special type incorrectly return raw database values instead of the masked p

How urgent is CVE-2026-35442?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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References

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