CVE-2026-22032: Directus Directus Has Open Redirect Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3573-4c68-g8cc
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-601
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-22032 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) directus has open redirect vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Directus libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves directus has open redirect in saml. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 11.14.0, 32.1.1.

CVE-2026-22032 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-22032
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3573-4c68-g8cc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Directus
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-22032

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Directus dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

directus fixed: 11.14.0 
npm install directus@11.14.0
@directus/api fixed: 32.1.1 
npm install @directus/api@32.1.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls directus

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-22032, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls directus

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Directus in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 11.14.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls directus command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Directus, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Security Advisory: Open Redirect in Directus SAML Authentication ### Summary An open redirect vulnerability exists in the Directus SAML authentication callback endpoint. The `RelayState` parameter is used in redirects without proper validation against an allowlist of permitted domains. ### Vulnerability Description During SAML authentication, the `RelayState` parameter is intended to preserve the user's original destination. However, while the login initiation flow validates redirect targets against allowed domains, this validation is not applied to the callback endpoint. This allows an attacker to craft a malicious authentication request that redirects users to an arbitrary external URL upon completion. The vulnerability is present in both the success and error handling paths of the callback. ### Impact - **Phishing**: Users can be redirected to attacker-controlled sites that mimic legitimate login pages - **Credential theft**: Chained attacks may leverage the redirect to capture OAuth tokens or authorization codes - **Trust erosion**: Users may lose confidence in the application's security posture This vulnerability can be exploited without authentication.

CVE-2026-22032 Affected Directus Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
11.14.032.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
directus
npm/directus
npm
< 11.14.0
11.14.0
@directus/api
npm/@directus/api
npm
< 32.1.1
32.1.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-3573-4c68-g8cc
NVD — CVE-2026-22032 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22032
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/dad9576ea9362905cc4de8028d3877caff36dc23
Directus Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/directus/directus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-22032?
CVE-2026-22032 is a security vulnerability in Directus involving Directus has open redirect in SAML under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Directus versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 11.14.0, 32.1.1 across affected packages: directus, @directus/api.
What version fixes CVE-2026-22032?
Upgrading to 11.14.0, 32.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is directus affected?
Yes, directus is affected in releases prior to 11.14.0. Upgrade your dependency to 11.14.0 or later.
Is @directus/api affected?
Yes, @directus/api is affected in releases prior to 32.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 32.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22032?
CVE-2026-22032 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-22032?
CVE-2026-22032 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-22032?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls directus'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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