HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-23080
MEDIUM

CVE-2022-23080

CWE-918Published: June 22, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In directus versions v9.0.0-beta.2 through 9.6.0 are vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) in the media upload functionality which allows a low privileged user to perform internal network port scans.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-23080 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

rangerstudio1 product(s)
directus
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/directus/directus/commit/6da3f1ed5034115b1da00440008351bf0d808d83
PATCHhttps://github.com/directus/directus/commit/6da3f1ed5034115b1da00440008351bf0d808d83
ADVISORYhttps://www.mend.io/vulnerability-database/CVE-2022-23080
ADVISORYhttps://www.mend.io/vulnerability-database/CVE-2022-23080

All References (4)

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https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/6da3f1ed5034115b1da00440008351bf0d808d83Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.mend.io/vulnerability-database/CVE-2022-23080Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/6da3f1ed5034115b1da00440008351bf0d808d83Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.mend.io/vulnerability-database/CVE-2022-23080Exploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-23080
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-918
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 22, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-23080 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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