CVE-2026-26185
Directus Vulnerable to User Enumeration via Password Reset Timing Attack
Impact
### Summary A timing-based user enumeration vulnerability exists in the password reset functionality. When an invalid reset_url parameter is provided, the response time differs by approximately 500ms between existing and non-existing users, enabling reliable user enumeration. ### Details The password reset endpoint implements a timing protection mechanism to prevent user enumeration; however, URL validation executes before the timing protection is applied. This allows an attacker to distinguish between valid and invalid user accounts based on response timing differences. ### Impact This vulnerability violates user privacy and may facilitate targeted phishing attacks by allowing attackers to confirm the existence of user accounts.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | directus | < 11.14.1 | 11.14.1 |
| npm | @directus/api | < 32.2.0 | 32.2.0 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Monospace | Directus | before 11.15.0 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/directus/directus/commit/e69aa7a5248c6e3e822cb1ac354dee295df90b2a
- https://github.com/directus/directus/pull/26485
- https://github.com/directus/directus/releases/tag/v11.14.1
- https://github.com/directus/directus/security/advisories/GHSA-jr94-gj3h-c8rf
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-jr94-gj3h-c8rf
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-26185