CVE-2026-9082
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitDrupal core - Highly critical - SQL injection - SA-CORE-2026-004
Published May 20, 2026 · Updated Oct 9, 2026 · Also known as BIT-drupal-2026-9082, DRUPAL-CORE-2026-004, GHSA-ghwc-95x2-682j
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-9082 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Drupal, drupal/core (composer), Drupal core.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 22, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Drupal 10.4.10, Drupal 10.5.10, Drupal 10.6.9.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
16%
Higher than 96.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Drupal Drupal core allows SQL Injection.
This issue affects Drupal core: from 8.9.0 before 10.4.10, from 10.5.0 before 10.5.10, from 10.6.0 before 10.6.9, from 11.0.0 before 11.1.10, from 11.2.0 before 11.2.12, from 11.3.0 before 11.3.10.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 22, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 22, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 22, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 22, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DrupalDrupal | >= 8.9.0 | 10.4.10 |
| drupal/corecomposer | >= 8.9.0 | 10.4.10 |
| Drupal core | >= 8.9.0 | 10.4.10 |
Patched Releases
Drupal
10.4.10, 10.5.10, 10.6.9, 11.1.10, 11.2.12, 11.3.10
Drupal core
10.4.10, 10.5.10, 10.6.9, 11.1.10, 11.2.12, 11.3.10
drupal/core
10.4.10, 10.5.10, 10.6.9, 11.1.10, 11.2.12, 11.3.10
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 20, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
May 22, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 22, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 22, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 22, 2026
Last updated
Oct 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/9xxx/CVE-2026-9082.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9082
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Drupal Drupal core allows SQL Injection.
Affected: Drupal versions >= 8.9.0; drupal/core (composer) versions >= 8.9.0; Drupal core versions >= 8.9.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 22, 2026.
Yes. It was added on May 22, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of May 27, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Drupal 10.4.10, Drupal 10.5.10, Drupal 10.6.9.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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