Directus is vulnerable to sensitive data exposure as user data is not being redacted when logged
Summary
When using Directus Flows to handle CRUD events for users it is possible to log the incoming data to console using the "Log to Console" operation and a template string.
Impact
Malicious admins can log sensitive data from other users when they are created or updated.
Workarounds
Avoid logging sensitive data to the console outside the context of development.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | directus | >= 9.0.0, < 11.9.0 | 11.9.0 |
References
- https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-x3vm-88hf-gpxp
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53885
- https://github.com/directus/directus/pull/25355
- https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/859f664f56fb50401c407b095889cea38ff580e5
- https://github.com/directus/directus
- https://github.com/directus/directus/releases/tag/v11.9.0
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-532- Platform
- npm
- Package
directus- Disclosed
- 15.07.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-x3vm-88hf-gpxp - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: directus
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 58
- First → latest
- 04.2022 07.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 2
- High 19
- Medium 34
- Low 3
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 4
- 2023: 8
- 2024: 14
- 2025: 17
- 2026: 15
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