Known exploited vulnerability
CVE-2018-7602
The short answer
CVE-2018-7602 affects Drupal core and is rated critical (CVSS 9.8). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-04-13: attackers are using it, so patch it first. Fixed versions are published for drupal/core (7.59, 8.4.8, 8.5.3) and drupal/drupal (7.59, 8.4.8, 8.5.3).
What it is
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.
Weakness: CWE-94.
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 Apr 13, 2022
Federal due date May 4, 2022
EPSS, next 30 days
99%
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 | 7.59, 8.4.8, 8.5.3 | GHSA-297x-j9pm-xjgg |
| drupal/drupal | Packagist | 7.59, 8.4.8, 8.5.3 | GHSA-297x-j9pm-xjgg |
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Affected products
core. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.
References
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00030.html Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4180 Third Party Advisory
- www.drupal.org/sa-core-2018-004 PatchVendor Advisory
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44542/ ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44557/ ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00030.html Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4180 Third Party Advisory
- www.drupal.org/sa-core-2018-004 PatchVendor Advisory
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44542/ ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44557/ ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-7602 US Government Resource
Questions
Is CVE-2018-7602 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2018-7602 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-04-13, with a federal remediation due date of 2022-05-04. CISA lists it as used in ransomware campaigns.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7602?
Upgrade to a fixed version: drupal/core (Packagist) 7.59 or 8.4.8 or 8.5.3; drupal/drupal (Packagist) 7.59 or 8.4.8 or 8.5.3. 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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