Directus up to 10.9.x /files get request method with sensitive query strings

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Directus up to 10.9.x and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /files. This manipulation causes use of get request method with sensitive query strings. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-28238. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Directus up to 10.9.x. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the file /files. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use of get request method with sensitive query strings vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-598. The web application uses the HTTP GET method to process a request and includes sensitive information in the query string of that request. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. When reaching the /files page, a JWT is passed via GET request. Inclusion of session tokens in URLs poses a security risk as URLs are often logged in various places (e.g., web server logs, browser history). Attackers gaining access to these logs may hijack active user sessions, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or actions on behalf of the user. This issue has been addressed in version 10.10.0. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

The weakness was shared 03/12/2024 as GHSA-2ccr-g2rv-h677. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-28238 since 03/07/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 10.10.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.3

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Class: Use of get request method with sensitive query strings
CWE: CWE-598
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Directus 10.10.0

Timelineinfo

03/07/2024 🔍
03/12/2024 +5 days 🔍
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01/03/2025 +297 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-2ccr-g2rv-h677
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-28238 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-28238
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-256609

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2024 22:24
Updated: 01/03/2025 18:40
Changes: 03/12/2024 22:24 (49), 01/03/2025 18:40 (26)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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