CVE-2018-7600drupal/core >= 7.0, Improper Input Validation
NVD
Vulnerability Summary
Drupal before 7.58, 8.x before 8.3.9, 8.4.x before 8.4.6, and 8.5.x before 8.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because of an issue affecting multiple subsystems with default or common module configurations.
CVSS v3.0 Base Metrics — Score 9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:HAttack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
Affected & Patched Versions
- drupal/core >= 7.0, < 7.58
- drupal/core >= 8.0, < 8.3.9
- drupal/core >= 8.4.0, < 8.4.6
- drupal/core >= 8.5.0, < 8.5.1
- drupal/drupal >= 7.0, < 7.58
- drupal/drupal >= 8.0, < 8.3.9
- drupal/drupal >= 8.4, < 8.4.6
- drupal/drupal >= 8.5, < 8.5.1
No patched version published yet
Until a fix ships, reduce exposure:
- Restrict access to the affected service or interface to trusted networks.
- Disable the affected feature if you do not need it.
- Watch the vendor advisory for a firmware or software update.
What to do
Patch now. CISA lists this flaw as exploited in the wild and set a federal remediation deadline of May 3, 2022.
- Check whether you run drupal/core >= 7.0, and which version.
- No patched version is listed yet. Limit access to the affected service to trusted networks, and disable the feature if you can.
- Subscribe to the vendor advisory so you learn when a fix ships.
- Review logs and exposed services for signs of earlier compromise.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA KEV Status
Listed in Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Added: Nov 3, 2021
Remediation due: May 3, 2022 (deadline passed)
Known use in ransomware campaigns: Yes
Remediation due: May 3, 2022 (deadline passed)
Known use in ransomware campaigns: Yes
Timeline
- Mar 29, 2018Published
- Nov 3, 2021Added to CISA KEV catalog
- May 3, 2022KEV remediation due date
- Oct 22, 2025Record last modified
Score, severity and exploitation changes are tracked from the day Watchtower started logging them.
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External References
- CVE Recordhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7600
- Referencehttps://blog.appsecco.com/remote-code-execution-with-drupal-core-sa-core-2018-002-95e6ecc0c714
- Referencehttps://github.com/a2u/CVE-2018-7600
- Referencehttps://github.com/g0rx/CVE-2018-7600-Drupal-RCE
- Referencehttps://greysec.net/showthread.php?tid=2912&pid=10561
- Vendor Advisoryhttps://groups.drupal.org/security/faq-2018-002
- Referencehttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00028.html
- Referencehttps://twitter.com/RicterZ/status/979567469726613504
- Referencehttps://twitter.com/RicterZ/status/984495201354854401
- Referencehttps://twitter.com/arancaytar/status/979090719003627521
- Vendor Advisoryhttps://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4156
- Referencehttps://www.drupal.org/sa-core-2018-002
- Vendor Advisoryhttps://www.synology.com/support/security/Synology_SA_18_17
- Referencehttps://www.tenable.com/blog/critical-drupal-core-vulnerability-what-you-need-to-know
- Advisoryhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103534
- Referencehttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040598
- Exploithttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44482
- Exploithttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44449
- Exploithttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44448
- Referencehttps://research.checkpoint.com/uncovering-drupalgeddon-2
- Vendor Advisoryhttps://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/drupal/drupal/CVE-2018-7600.yaml
- Vendor Advisoryhttps://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/drupal/core/CVE-2018-7600.yaml
- Referencehttps://badpackets.net/over-100000-drupal-websites-vulnerable-to-drupalgeddon-2-cve-2018-7600
- Advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-7600
- Referencehttps://github.com/advisories/GHSA-7fh9-933g-885p
Data last checked: Sep 23, 2026 19:57 (site time)