Known exploited vulnerability
CVE-2018-7600
The short answer
CVE-2018-7600 affects n/a 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 and is rated critical (CVSS 9.8). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2021-11-03: attackers are using it, so patch it first. Fixed versions are published for drupal/core (7.58, 8.3.9, 8.4.6) and drupal/drupal (7.58, 8.3.9, 8.4.6).
What it is
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.
Weakness: CWE-20.
Severity
9.8 critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploited (CISA KEV)
Yes, since Nov 3, 2021
Federal due date May 3, 2022
EPSS, next 30 days
100%
Higher than 100% of scored CVEs
How it can be exploited
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
What CISA says to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected packages and fixed versions
| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| drupal/core | Packagist | 7.58, 8.3.9, 8.4.6, 8.5.1 | GHSA-7fh9-933g-885p |
| drupal/drupal | Packagist | 7.58, 8.3.9, 8.4.6, 8.5.1 | GHSA-7fh9-933g-885p |
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Affected products
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. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.
References
- 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-2018-002-95e6ecc0c714 Third Party Advisory
- github.com/a2u/CVE-2018-7600 Third Party Advisory
- github.com/g0rx/CVE-2018-7600-Drupal-RCE PatchThird Party Advisory
- greysec.net/showthread.php?tid=2912&pid=10561 Broken LinkIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- groups.drupal.org/security/faq-2018-002 Vendor Advisory
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00028.html Third Party Advisory
- research.checkpoint.com/uncovering-drupalgeddon-2/ ExploitThird Party Advisory
- twitter.com/RicterZ/status/979567469726613504 Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- twitter.com/RicterZ/status/984495201354854401 Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- twitter.com/arancaytar/status/979090719003627521 Third Party Advisory
- www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4156 Third Party Advisory
Questions
Is CVE-2018-7600 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2018-7600 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2021-11-03, with a federal remediation due date of 2022-05-03. CISA lists it as used in ransomware campaigns.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7600?
Upgrade to a fixed version: drupal/core (Packagist) 7.58 or 8.3.9 or 8.4.6 or 8.5.1; drupal/drupal (Packagist) 7.58 or 8.3.9 or 8.4.6 or 8.5.1. CISA's required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.
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