CVE-2019-13983 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 19 Jul 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Directus API lacks CAPTCHA protection, allowing attackers to bypass anti-automation controls and perform automated brute-force attacks on authentication endpoints.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-13983?

CVE-2019-13983 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directus 7 API before 2.2.2 has insufficient anti-automation, as demonstrated by lack of a CAPTCHA in core/Directus/Services/AuthService.php and endpoints/Auth.php.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13983?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rangerstudio Directus 7 Api.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13983?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13983 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-13983 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13983 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f763-3535-8fh2.