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Live intelligence Updated 19 Aug 2026 · 20:27 UTC

Debian, Drupal · Debian Linux, Drupal, Drupal Core

CVE-2018-7600

Drupal Core Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Recommended action

Treat this as an immediate remediation priority. Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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CVSS9.8
EPSS100.0%
KEVYes
ExploitationConfirmed exploitation
PatchPatch or guidance available ↓

Assessment

Why it matters

CISA lists this vulnerability as known to be exploited; exploitation is confirmed; EPSS is 100.0%; technical severity is CVSS 9.8.

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.

Who should care

  • Teams operating Debian Linux, Drupal, Drupal Core
  • Vulnerability and exposure management teams
  • Security operations teams monitoring exploitation activity

Response plan

What I would do

  1. Confirm whether Debian Linux, Drupal, Drupal Core is present in the environment.
  2. Identify affected versions and establish whether vulnerable services are exposed or reachable.
  3. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  4. Review relevant security telemetry for evidence of attempted or successful exploitation.
  5. Document the remediation decision and track it to verified completion.

Vendor remediation

Patch and remediation links

Use the vendor source below to confirm the correct fixed version, package or mitigation for your affected product.

Technical details

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-20
Affected versions
Debian Debian Linux (Version: 9.0); Drupal Drupal (Start Including: 8.5.0, End Excluding: 8.5.1); Drupal Drupal Core
Published
29 March 2018
Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None

Signal timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Added to CISA KEV
  3. Latest EPSS score: 100.0%
  4. Signal calculated at 88

External references

Live public intelligence This assessment combines public-source evidence. Validate the affected product, version and exposure against your own environment before making a risk decision.