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CVE-2025-55746

Monospace Directus unrestricted file upload

9.3 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 1.40%
  1. Published20 Aug 2025

Description

Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. From 10.8.0 to before 11.9.3, a vulnerability exists in the file update mechanism which allows an unauthenticated actor to modify existing files with arbitrary contents (without changes being applied to the files' database-resident metadata) and / or upload new files, with arbitrary content and extensions, which won't show up in the Directus UI. This vulnerability is fixed in 11.9.3.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:L

Affected products

Monospace Directus≥ 10.8.0 < 11.9.3

Remediation

Fixed in
Monospace Directus≥ 11.9.3

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-55746 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-55746 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.40%.

How severe is CVE-2025-55746?

CVE-2025-55746 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.3, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-55746?

Affected products include Monospace Directus.

How do I fix CVE-2025-55746?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Monospace Directus 11.9.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.