Is CVE-2026-35409 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-35409 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-35409 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-35409 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-35409?

CVE-2026-35409 has a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-35409

CWE-918Published: April 6, 2026· Updated: Apr 7, 2026

7.7

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.0th

Official Description

Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to 11.16.0, a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) protection bypass has been identified and fixed in Directus. The IP address validation mechanism used to block requests to local and private networks could be circumvented using IPv4-Mapped IPv6 address notation. This vulnerability is fixed in 11.16.0.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-35409 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.7.

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.