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Live intelligence Updated 19 Aug 2026 · 20:27 UTC

Debian, Drupal · Debian Linux, Core, Drupal

CVE-2018-7602

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
EPSS99.2%
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 99.2%; technical severity is CVSS 9.8.

A remote code execution vulnerability exists within multiple subsystems of Drupal 7.x and 8.x. This potentially allows attackers to exploit multiple attack vectors on a Drupal site, which could result in the site being compromised. This vulnerability is related to Drupal core - Highly critical - Remote Code Execution - SA-CORE-2018-002. Both SA-CORE-2018-002 and this vulnerability are being exploited in the wild.

Who should care

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

Response plan

What I would do

  1. Confirm whether Debian Linux, Core, Drupal 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-94
Affected versions
Debian Debian Linux (Version: 9.0); Drupal Core; Drupal Drupal (Start Including: 8.5.0, End Excluding: 8.5.3)
Published
19 July 2018
Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None

Signal timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Added to CISA KEV
  3. Latest EPSS score: 99.2%
  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.