Vulnerability Description
Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. The password reset mechanism of the Directus backend allows attackers to receive a password reset email of a victim user, specifically having it arrive at a similar email address as the victim with a one or more characters changed to use accents. This is due to the fact that by default MySQL/MariaDB are configured for accent-insensitive and case-insensitive comparisons. This vulnerability is fixed in version 10.8.3.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Monospace | Directus | < 10.8.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-qw9g-7549-7wg5ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-qw9g-7549-7wg5ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-27295?
CVE-2024-27295 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. The password reset mechanism of the Directus backend allows attackers to receive a password reset email of a victim use...
How severe is CVE-2024-27295?
CVE-2024-27295 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-27295?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Monospace Directus.