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CVE-2023-38503

5.7 · MEDIUM

Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content.

Published Jul 25, 2023CWE-200EPSS 0.50%

Overview

CVE-2023-38503 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 25, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.7, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Starting in version 10.3.0 and prior to version 10.5.0, the permission filters (i.e. `user_created IS $CURRENT_USER`) are not properly checked when using GraphQL subscription resulting in unauthorized users getting event on their subscription which they should not be receiving according to the permissions. This can be any collection but out-of-the box the `directus_users` collection is configured with such a permissions filter allowing you to get updates for other users when changes happen. Version 10.5.0 contains a patch. As a workaround, disable GraphQL subscriptions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/directus/directus/pull/19155GitHubgithub.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-gggm-66rh-pp98GitHubgithub.com/directus/directus/pull/19155GitHubgithub.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-gggm-66rh-pp98

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38503?

CVE-2023-38503 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 25, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-38503?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.7, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-38503?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-38503?

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