Vulnerability Description
Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. A denial of service (DoS) attack by field duplication in GraphQL is a type of attack where an attacker exploits the flexibility of GraphQL to overwhelm a server by requesting the same field multiple times in a single query. This can cause the server to perform redundant computations and consume excessive resources, leading to a denial of service for legitimate users. Request to the endpoint /graphql are sent when visualizing graphs generated at a dashboard. By modifying the data sent and duplicating many times the fields a DoS attack is possible. This vulnerability is fixed in 10.12.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Monospace | Directus | < 10.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/543b345695071c1de61a35004bd063fe59dbPatch
- https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-7hmh-pfrp-vcx4ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/543b345695071c1de61a35004bd063fe59dbPatch
- https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-7hmh-pfrp-vcx4ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-39895?
CVE-2024-39895 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. A denial of service (DoS) attack by field duplication in GraphQL is a type of attack where an attacker exploits the fle...
How severe is CVE-2024-39895?
CVE-2024-39895 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-39895?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Monospace Directus.