CVE-2026-10716
Directus <12.1.0 - Authenticated time-based SQL injection in PostgreSQL/PostGIS collection creation
Description
Directus contains an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the collection creation flow when the instance uses PostgreSQL with PostGIS enabled. An administrator can create a collection with a geometry field whose fields[].type value starts with geometry but contains attacker-controlled SQL syntax after the geometry subtype.This issue affects Directus: before 12.1.0.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 5, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 5, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 84fe0718-d6bb-4716-a7e8-81a6d1daa869 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Directus to version 12.1.0 or later.
- Validate collection creation input for SQL injection.
- Restrict access to collection creation functionality.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Directus', 'product': 'Directus', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '12.1.0', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Windows', 'MacOS', 'Linux'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Directus contains an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the collection creation flow when the instance uses PostgreSQL with PostGIS enabled. An administrator can create a collection with a geometry field whose fields[].type value starts with geometry but contains attacker-controlled SQL syntax after the geometry subtype.This issue affects Directus: before 12.1.0. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://fluidattacks.com/es/advisories/metallica Added Reference https://github.com/directus/directus Added Reference https://github.com/directus/directus/releases#release-v12.1.0 Added Reference https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-chfm-g7r3-vv42 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-10716', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-05T17:37:09.439358Z'}