CVE-2014-3704
HighExploitedPublic exploitDrupalgeddon — Drupal core SQL injection
Published Oct 16, 2014 · Updated Mar 9, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-3704, DSA-3051-1, Drupalgeddon, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-3704
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-3704 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Drupal, Debian Linux, drupal7 (debian).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Drupal 7.32, drupal7 7.14-2+deb7u7, drupal7 7.26-1ubuntu0.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The expandArguments function in the database abstraction API in Drupal core 7.x before 7.32 does not properly construct prepared statements, which allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks via an array containing crafted keys.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 12, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 3, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DrupalDrupal | See advisory | 7.32 |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 7.0 | n/a |
| drupal7debian | See advisory | 7.14-2+deb7u7 |
Patched Releases
Drupal
7.32
drupal7
7.14-2+deb7u7, 7.26-1ubuntu0.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 16, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 12, 2021
Last updated
Mar 9, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 3, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisory59972
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-3704
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-3704
- advisoryDSA-3051
- advisory20141015 Advisory 01/2014: Drupal7 - pre Auth SQL Injection Vulnerability
FAQ
Common Questions.
The expandArguments function in the database abstraction API in Drupal core 7.x before 7.32 does not properly construct prepared statements, which allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks via an array containing crafted keys.
Affected: Drupal; Debian Linux versions 7.0; drupal7 (debian). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2021.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Drupal 7.32, drupal7 7.14-2+deb7u7, drupal7 7.26-1ubuntu0.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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