CVE-2024-27296: Directus Directus Version Number Disclosure Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5mhg-wv8w-p59j
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-27296 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) directus version number disclosure vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Directus libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves directus version number disclosure. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.8.3.

CVE-2024-27296 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-27296
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5mhg-wv8w-p59j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Directus
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-27296

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: 10.8.3 
npm install directus@10.8.3
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-2024-27296, 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 10.8.3), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. 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

### Impact Currently the exact Directus version number is being shipped in compiled JS bundles which are accessible without authentication. With this information a malicious attacker can trivially look for known vulnerabilities in Directus core or any of its shipped dependencies in that specific running version. ### Patches The problem has been resolved in versions 10.8.3 and newer ### Workarounds None

CVE-2024-27296 Affected Directus Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
10.8.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
directus
npm/directus
npm
< 10.8.3
10.8.3

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-5mhg-wv8w-p59j
NVD — CVE-2024-27296 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27296
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/a5a1c26ac48795ed3212a4c51b9523588aff4fa0
Directus Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/directus/directus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27296?
CVE-2024-27296 is a security vulnerability in Directus involving Directus version number disclosure under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Directus versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 10.8.3 across affected packages: directus.
What version fixes CVE-2024-27296?
Upgrading to 10.8.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is directus affected?
Yes, directus is affected in releases prior to 10.8.3. Upgrade your dependency to 10.8.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-27296?
CVE-2024-27296 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-27296?
CVE-2024-27296 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-27296?
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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