Exploited vulnerability · CISA KEV

Is CVE-2018-7602 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 13 Apr 2022

Gociux · Drupal Core · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2018-7602, Drupal Core Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 13 Apr 2022, 1364 days after it was published. It is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. It affects Drupal Core. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

What it is

A remote code execution vulnerability exists within multiple subsystems of Drupal that can allow attackers to exploit multiple attack vectors on a Drupal site.

What to do

1. Check whether you run it. Look for Core in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Drupal CVE at once.
2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 19 Jul 2018.
4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Drupal.

Other exploited CVEs in Core

• CVE-2026-9082: Drupal Core SQL Injection Vulnerability (22 May 2026)
• CVE-2019-6340: Drupal Core Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (25 Mar 2022)

References

• nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7602

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in April 2022 · Drupal scorecard · act-now radar.