CVE-2026-35411: Directus Open Redirect Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q75c-4gmv-mg9x
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-601
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-35411 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) open redirect vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Directus libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves open redirect in admin 2fa setup page. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 11.16.1.

CVE-2026-35411 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-35411
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q75c-4gmv-mg9x
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-2026-35411

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: 11.16.1 
npm install directus@11.16.1
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-2026-35411, 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 11.16.1), 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-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

### Summary Directus is vulnerable to an Open Redirect via the redirect query parameter on the `/admin/tfa-setup` page. When an administrator who has not yet configured Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) visits a crafted URL, they are presented with the legitimate Directus 2FA setup page. After completing the setup process, the application redirects the user to the attacker-controlled URL specified in the `redirect` parameter without any validation. This vulnerability could be used in phishing attacks targeting Directus administrators, as the initial interaction occurs on a trusted domain. ### Credits Discovered by Neo by ProjectDiscovery (https://neo.projectdiscovery.io/)

CVE-2026-35411 Affected Directus Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
11.16.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
directus
npm/directus
npm
< 11.16.1
11.16.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-q75c-4gmv-mg9x
NVD — CVE-2026-35411 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35411
Directus Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/directus/directus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-35411?
CVE-2026-35411 is a security vulnerability in Directus involving Open Redirect in Admin 2FA Setup Page under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Directus versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 11.16.1 across affected packages: directus.
What version fixes CVE-2026-35411?
Upgrading to 11.16.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is directus affected?
Yes, directus is affected in releases prior to 11.16.1. Upgrade your dependency to 11.16.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-35411?
CVE-2026-35411 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-2026-35411?
CVE-2026-35411 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-2026-35411?
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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