Critical · published July 19, 2018
CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A critical remote code execution flaw lurks in Drupal 7.x and 8.x, allowing attackers to exploit multiple avenues with just one breach! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a sneaky side door in a well-guarded fortress. If an attacker finds it, they can waltz right in and take control of everything, bypassing your carefully erected defenses! The potential fallout is absolutely devastating! An attacker can seize control of the entire site, manipulate data, and even launch further attacks against users. It's like handing over the keys to your castle to a villain — chaos would ensue!
Think of this vulnerability as a sneaky side door in a well-guarded fortress. If an attacker finds it, they can waltz right in and take control of everything, bypassing your carefully erected defenses! This vulnerability allows for remote code execution through various subsystems of Drupal, meaning an attacker could send malicious requests that the server unwittingly executes, compromising your site entirely.
The potential fallout is absolutely devastating! An attacker can seize control of the entire site, manipulate data, and even launch further attacks against users. It's like handing over the keys to your castle to a villain — chaos would ensue! Urgently update your Drupal installation to the latest patched version. Review your security settings, and consider enabling additional protections like firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Don't wait—secure your castle now! You've got this! Follow these steps diligently, and you'll defend your digital fortress like a true security hero! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| drupal/drupal | ≥ 7.0, < 7.59 | 7.59 |
| drupal/drupal | ≥ 8.4.0, < 8.4.8 | 8.4.8 |
| drupal/drupal | ≥ 8.5.0, < 8.5.3 | 8.5.3 |
| debian/debian_linux | all versions | — |
| debian/debian_linux | all versions | — |
| debian/debian_linux | all versions | — |