CVE-2026-26185: Directus Directus Vulnerable To User Enumeration Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jr94-gj3h-c8rf
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-203
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-26185 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) directus vulnerable to user enumeration vulnerability (CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy) affecting Directus libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves directus vulnerable to user enumeration via password reset timing attack. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 11.14.1, 32.2.0.

CVE-2026-26185 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-26185
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jr94-gj3h-c8rf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy
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-2026-26185

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: 11.14.1 
npm install directus@11.14.1
@directus/api fixed: 32.2.0 
npm install @directus/api@32.2.0
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-2026-26185, 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 11.14.1), 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-203: Observable Discrepancy, where the product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor. 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

### Summary A timing-based user enumeration vulnerability exists in the password reset functionality. When an invalid reset_url parameter is provided, the response time differs by approximately 500ms between existing and non-existing users, enabling reliable user enumeration. ### Details The password reset endpoint implements a timing protection mechanism to prevent user enumeration; however, URL validation executes before the timing protection is applied. This allows an attacker to distinguish between valid and invalid user accounts based on response timing differences. ### Impact This vulnerability violates user privacy and may facilitate targeted phishing attacks by allowing attackers to confirm the existence of user accounts.

CVE-2026-26185 Affected Directus Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
11.14.132.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
directus
npm/directus
npm
< 11.14.1
11.14.1
@directus/api
npm/@directus/api
npm
< 32.2.0
32.2.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-jr94-gj3h-c8rf
NVD — CVE-2026-26185 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-26185
Directus Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/directus/directus/pull/26485
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/e69aa7a5248c6e3e822cb1ac354dee295df90b2a
Directus Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/directus/directus
Directus Release RELEASE
https://github.com/directus/directus/releases/tag/v11.14.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-26185?
CVE-2026-26185 is a security vulnerability in Directus involving Directus Vulnerable to User Enumeration via Password Reset Timing Attack under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy.
Which Directus versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 11.14.1, 32.2.0 across affected packages: directus, @directus/api.
What version fixes CVE-2026-26185?
Upgrading to 11.14.1, 32.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is directus affected?
Yes, directus is affected in releases prior to 11.14.1. Upgrade your dependency to 11.14.1 or later.
Is @directus/api affected?
Yes, @directus/api is affected in releases prior to 32.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 32.2.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26185?
CVE-2026-26185 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-2026-26185?
CVE-2026-26185 is classified under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy (The product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-26185?
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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