CVE-2024-6533 Directus 10.13.0 - DOM-Based cross-site scripting (XSS) via layout_options
An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript via unsanitized DOM injection in Directus, potentially leading to account takeover.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-6533?
CVE-2024-6533 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Monospace Directus, published on 15 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Directus v10.13.0 allows an authenticated external attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript on the client. This is possible because the application injects an attacker-controlled parameter that will be stored in the server and used by the client into an unsanitized DOM element. When chained with CVE-2024-6534, it could result in account takeover.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6533?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including directus. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
directus npm | All versions | 11.3.3 |
directus npm | All versions | 11.3.3 |
Products include Monospace Directus.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6533?
Upgrade directus to 11.3.3 or later.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2024-6533 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6533 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Monospace Directus
- CVE-2022-26969 Insecure default value for CORS configuration
- CVE-2025-55746 Directus allows unauthenticated file upload and file modification due to lacking input sanitization
- CVE-2026-35408 Directus is Missing Cross-Origin Opener Policy
- CVE-2026-61836 Directus: Authorization-dependent response served from unsegmented cache key
- CVE-2025-30353 Directus's webhook trigger flows can leak sensitive data
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9qrm-48qf-r2rw.