CVE-2025-53887
MediumDirectus' exact version number is exposed by the OpenAPI Spec
Published Jul 15, 2025 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-rmjh-cf9q-pv7q
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2025-53887 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting Directus (Monospace).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 1.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Directus 11.9.0.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.0%
Higher than 62.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Starting in version 9.0.0 and prior to version 11.9.0, the exact Directus version number is incorrectly being used as OpenAPI Spec version this means that it is being exposed by the /server/specs/oas endpoint without authentication. With the exact version information a malicious attacker can look for known vulnerabilities in Directus core or any of its shipped dependencies in that specific running version. Version 11.9.0 fixes the issue.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DirectusMonospace | >= >= 9.0.0, < 11.9.0 | 11.9.0 |
Patched Releases
Directus
11.9.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 15, 2025
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2025/53xxx/CVE-2025-53887.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53887
- articlehttps://github.com/directus/directus/commit/e74f3e4e92edc33b5f83eefb001a3d2a85af17a3
- articlehttps://github.com/directus/directus/pull/25353
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content.
Affected: Directus (Monospace) versions >= >= 9.0.0, < 11.9.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Directus 11.9.0.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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