Directus 7 Api
CVE-2019-13984
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could upload malicious files that can be executed on the server by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
Directus 7 API before 2.3.0 does not validate uploaded files. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. Directus 7 API before 2.3.0 does not validate uploaded files. Regardless of the file extension or MIME type, there is a direct link to each uploaded file, accessible by unauthenticated users, as demonstrated by the EICAR Anti-Virus Test File. Affected products include: Rangerstudio Directus 7 Api. Version information: before 2.3.0.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
Directus 7 API before 2.3.0 does not validate uploaded files. Regardless of the file extension or MIME type, there is a direct link to each uploaded file, accessible by unauthenticated users, as demonstrated by the EICAR Anti-Virus Test File.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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EPSS
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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