SB202502197196 - Incorrect authorization in Directus

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SB202502197196 - Incorrect authorization in Directus

Published: February 19, 2025 Updated: April 23, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB202502197196
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Incorrect authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27089)

CWE-ID: CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote user to update non-allowed fields.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in the update permission validation logic when handling update requests with overlapping policies. A remote user can send an update request targeting fields allowed by different policies to update non-allowed fields.

The issue can potentially affect sensitive fields such as password fields for user accounts.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References