CVE-2018-7602VulnerabilityPublished 04/13/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2018-7602: Drupal Core Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affects Drupal CoreSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 04/13/2022
KEV deadline: 05/04/2022
Ransomware: Used in ransomware campaigns
EPSS: 99.2% 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-2018-7602 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2018-7602 is a high-severity remote code execution vulnerability affecting multiple subsystems within Drupal Core. It enables attackers to exploit various attack vectors on a Drupal site, potentially allowing unauthorized code execution. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild and is known to have been used in ransomware campaigns.

Summary

CVE-2018-7602 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Drupal Core that affects multiple subsystems. The flaw allows attackers to leverage several attack vectors to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable Drupal sites. The vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, including use in ransomware campaigns, indicating its critical impact on affected systems.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to remote code execution on the targeted Drupal site, potentially allowing attackers to take full control of the affected system. This can result in data breaches, site defacement, ransomware deployment, or other malicious activities.

Mitigation

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

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 11:26:38 UTC

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