CVE-2026-39942
Directus has a Path Traversal and Broken Access Control in File Management API
Description
Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to 11.17.0, the PATCH /files/{id} endpoint accepts a user-controlled filename_disk parameter. By setting this value to match the storage path of another user's file, an attacker can overwrite that file's content while manipulating metadata fields such as uploaded_by to obscure the tampering. This vulnerability is fixed in 11.17.0.
INFO
Published Date :
April 9, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 9, 2026, 5:16 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 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Directus to version 11.17.0 or later.
- Verify file integrity after update.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-39942.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/directus/directus/releases/tag/v11.17.0 | |
| https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-393c-p46r-7c95 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to 11.17.0, the PATCH /files/{id} endpoint accepts a user-controlled filename_disk parameter. By setting this value to match the storage path of another user's file, an attacker can overwrite that file's content while manipulating metadata fields such as uploaded_by to obscure the tampering. This vulnerability is fixed in 11.17.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-284 Added CWE CWE-639 Added Reference https://github.com/directus/directus/releases/tag/v11.17.0 Added Reference https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-393c-p46r-7c95