Information disclosure in Directus - CVE-2023-38503

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Information disclosure in Directus - CVE-2023-38503

Published: July 25, 2023 / Updated: April 23, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU127092
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38503
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Directus
Software vendor:
Directus

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permission checking in GraphQL subscriptions when processing subscription events with permission filters that rely on $CURRENT_USER. A remote user can subscribe to crafted GraphQL events to disclose sensitive information.

User interaction is required.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.

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