PatchTheCVECVE-2026-61835: Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content
CVE-2026-61835 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 12.0.0, the SSRF protection on Directus's file-import-from-URL feature can be bypassed using the address 0.0.0.0 because api/src/request/is-denied-ip.ts treats 0.0.0.0 as a keyword for local interfaces but never blocks the literal address itself. On Linux and macOS, connecting to 0.0.0.0 reaches localhost, so an authenticated user with file-upload rights can
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 | 0.4% (top 65%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-918 |
| Published | 2026-07-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-28 |
Last updated 2026-07-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-61835?
directus: upgrade to 12.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-61835 being exploited?
CVE-2026-61835 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-2026-61835 affect?
CVE-2026-61835 affects directus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to 12.0.0, the SSRF protection on Directus's file-import-from-URL feature can be bypassed using the address 0.0.0.0 because api/src/request/is-denied-ip.
How urgent is CVE-2026-61835?
Priority 36/100. High severity
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