CVE-2018-7600
KEVRansomware UseDrupal Core Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
Drupal Core contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to exploit multiple attack vectors on a Drupal site, resulting in complete site compromise.
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 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedMar 29, 2018
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVNov 3, 2021
Remediation dueMay 3, 2022
References
- securityfocus.com/bid/103534Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- securitytracker.com/id/1040598Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- badpackets.net/over-100000-drupal-websites-vulnerable-to-drupalgeddon-2-cve-2018-7600/Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- blog.appsecco.com/remote-code-execution-with-drupal-core-sa-core-2018-002-95e6ecc0c714Third Party Advisory
- github.com/a2u/CVE-2018-7600Third Party Advisory
- github.com/g0rx/CVE-2018-7600-Drupal-RCEPatchThird Party Advisory
- greysec.net/showthread.php?tid=2912&pid=10561Broken LinkIssue Tracking
- groups.drupal.org/security/faq-2018-002Vendor Advisory
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00028.htmlThird Party Advisory
- research.checkpoint.com/uncovering-drupalgeddon-2/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- twitter.com/RicterZ/status/979567469726613504Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- twitter.com/RicterZ/status/984495201354854401Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
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Risk assessment · Critical
Actively exploited and used by ransomware crews. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 1637 days
- Ransomware
- Used in known ransomware campaigns
- CVSS
- 9.8 CRITICAL
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 100.0% · top 1% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-20
- Attack vector
- Network, remotely reachable
- Preconditions
- No privileges and no user interaction
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
- 4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
- 5.Verify offline/immutable backups and segment the affected systems. This flaw is used for ransomware initial access.
Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.