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CVE-2026-35442 directus CVE debrief

CVE-2026-35442 is a high-severity vulnerability in Directus, a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to version 11.17.0, aggregate functions (min, max) applied to fields with the conceal special type incorrectly return raw database values instead of the masked placeholder. When combined with groupBy, any authenticated user with read access to the affected collection can extract concealed field values, including static API tokens and two-factor authentication secrets from directus_users.

Vendor
directus
Product
Unknown
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-04-06
Original CVE updated
2026-07-24
Advisory published
2026-04-06
Advisory updated
2026-07-24

Who should care

Administrators and users of Directus versions prior to 11.17.0 should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to upgrade to the patched version. Additionally, security teams and IT professionals responsible for managing SQL database content and user authentication should be informed about the potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the Directus application, specifically in the aggregate functions (min, max) applied to fields with the conceal special type. This allows an authenticated user with read access to the affected collection to extract concealed field values, including sensitive information such as static API tokens and two-factor authentication secrets. The issue is fixed in Directus version 11.17.0.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade Directus to version 11.17.0 or later
  • Review and update access controls for affected collections
  • Monitor for suspicious activity related to aggregate functions and concealed fields
  • Consider implementing additional security measures, such as encryption and access controls, to protect sensitive information
  • Perform a thorough review of the system to identify potential exposure
  • Verify that all necessary patches have been applied and that the system is up-to-date
  • Continuously monitor the system for any signs of exploitation

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-06T22:16:22.853Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T21:10:00.143Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified as HIGH severity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-35442 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-35442

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-35442 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35442

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.