CVE-2026-61836: Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content

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HIGH 8.6REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-61836 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) 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, when response caching is enabled, the cache-key derivation in api/src/utils/get-cache-key.ts includes version, path, query, and accountability.user but omits authorization context such as share, role, roles, admin, app, and policies. Directus share tokens and anonymous requests can both reduce to user null, so different shares or anonymous clients re

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-524, CWE-639
Published	2026-07-15
Last modified	2026-07-28

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

Last updated 2026-07-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-15 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-28 15:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

monospace directus UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.0.0

Fixed in: 12.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls directus

2. UPGRADE to 12.0.0

npm install directus@">=12.0.0"

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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-2026-61836?

directus: upgrade to 12.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-61836 being exploited?

CVE-2026-61836 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-2026-61836 affect?

CVE-2026-61836 affects directus. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to 12.0.0, when response caching is enabled, the cache-key derivation in api/src/utils/get-cache-key.ts includes version, path, query, and accountability

How urgent is CVE-2026-61836?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-61835 HIGH 7.7 UPGRADE Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content

References

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