CVE-2019-13979
CVE-2019-13979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rangerstudio Directus 7 Api with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Rangerstudio Directus 7 Api
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Directus 7 API before 2.2.1, uploading of PHP files is not blocked, leading to uploads/_/originals remote code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-13979?
- In Directus 7 API before 2.2.1, uploading of PHP files is not blocked, leading to uploads/_/originals remote code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2019-13979?
- CVE-2019-13979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-13979 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-13979?
- CVE-2019-13979 affects Rangerstudio Directus 7 Api. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-13979?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-13979 published?
- CVE-2019-13979 was published on 2019-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rangerstudio:directus_7_api:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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