CVE-2018-7600VulnerabilityPublished 11/03/2021Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2018-7600: Drupal Core Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affects Drupal Drupal CoreSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 11/03/2021
KEV deadline: 05/03/2022
Ransomware: Used in ransomware campaigns
EPSS: 100.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7600 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2018-7600 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Drupal Core that allows attackers to exploit multiple attack vectors to fully compromise affected Drupal sites. It has been exploited in the wild and is known to have been used in ransomware campaigns. The vulnerability is considered high severity due to the potential for complete site takeover.

Summary

Drupal Core contains a remote code execution vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-7600. This flaw enables attackers to exploit several attack vectors on Drupal sites, potentially leading to full site compromise. The vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and has been associated with ransomware campaigns targeting affected installations.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of the Drupal site, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. This can result in unauthorized access, data theft, site defacement, or deployment of ransomware.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

Weaknesses

CWE-20Improper Input Validation (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 09:26:53 UTC

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