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CVE-2024-27296

5.3 · MEDIUM

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

Published Mar 1, 2024CWE-200EPSS 0.57%

Overview

CVE-2024-27296 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 1, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to version 10.8.3, the exact Directus version number was being shipped in compiled JS bundles which are accessible without authentication. With this information a malicious attacker can trivially look for known vulnerabilities in Directus core or any of its shipped dependencies in that specific running version. The problem has been resolved in versions 10.8.3 and newer.

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/commit/a5a1c26ac48795ed3212a4c51b9523588aff4fa0GitHubgithub.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-5mhg-wv8w-p59jGitHubgithub.com/directus/directus/commit/a5a1c26ac48795ed3212a4c51b9523588aff4fa0GitHubgithub.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-5mhg-wv8w-p59j

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27296?

CVE-2024-27296 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 1, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-27296?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-27296?

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-2024-27296?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-27296 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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