CVE-2026-1554: Drupal Central Authentication System (CAS) Server · XML Injection
Affects Drupal Central Authentication System (CAS) ServerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.2 Medium : upgrade to 2.1.2 or 2.0.3 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.1.2, 2.0.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Drupal Central Authentication System (CAS) Server to 2.1.2 or 2.0.3.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DrupalCentral Authentication System (CAS) Server | Affected
| Fixed in
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| DrupalCentral Authentication System (CAS) Server | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Upgrade the Drupal CAS Server to versions later than 2.0.3 and 2.1.2 where the vulnerability is fixed.
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all XML inputs to the authentication system to prevent injection of malicious XPath queries.
- Employ XML parsing libraries that are hardened against injection attacks and disable unnecessary XML features that could be exploited.
- Monitor authentication logs for unusual or suspicious XPath query patterns indicative of injection attempts.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on authentication mechanisms.
- Apply network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of the CAS Server to untrusted networks.
- Educate developers and administrators about secure coding practices related to XML processing and authentication logic.
- Maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any detected exploitation attempts.
Description
CVE-2026-1554 is an XML Injection vulnerability, specifically a Blind XPath Injection, found in the Drupal Central Authentication System (CAS) Server versions before 2.0.3 and between 2.1.0 and 2.1.2. This vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges by manipulating XML input used in authentication processes. The CVSS score is 4.2, indicating a medium severity level, with network attack vector but requiring high attack complexity and low privileges.