Directus - Information Disclosure (CVE-2025-53887)

CVE-2025-53887 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Directus versions 9.0.0 through 11.8.x that exposes the exact platform version through the unauthenticated /server/specs/oas endpoint. Remote attackers can use this information to identify known vulnerabilities in the running Directus release or its bundled dependencies, supporting targeted reconnaissance and follow-on attacks.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 17th of September 2026.

Data from the CrowdSec community indicates that exploitation of CVE-2025-53887 is highly selective and intelligence-driven. Threat actors use advanced reconnaissance and carefully choose their targets, often as part of sophisticated campaigns or advanced persistent threat operations. Telemetry from the CrowdSec network also shows that exploitation activity for CVE-2025-53887 remains steady week-over-week. Attack volumes are consistent with long-term trends, indicating sustained interest from threat actors. CVE-2025-53887 continues to be an active part of the threat landscape and will likely remain this way for the forseeable future.

Attackers can query the unauthenticated /server/specs/oas endpoint to retrieve the Directus OpenAPI specification. The response discloses the exact Directus version in the version field, enabling attackers to fingerprint the installation and identify applicable vulnerabilities.