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HIGH

CVE-2021-26594

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

In Directus 8.x through 8.8.1, an attacker can switch to the administrator role (via the PATCH method) without any control by the back end. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Technical details

Published
2021-02-23

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-26594?

In Directus 8.x through 8.8.1, an attacker can switch to the administrator role (via the PATCH method) without any control by the back end. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Is CVE-2021-26594 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-26594 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-26594?

CVE-2021-26594 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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