CVE-2026-114544 drupal CVE debrief

Who should care

Drupal administrators and security teams should assess exposure and prioritize remediation, especially if the Media Bulk Upload module is used with roles that have the 'bulk upload form' permission.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying and remediating this vulnerability in their Drupal installations, especially if the Media Bulk Upload module is used with roles that have the 'bulk upload form' permission. The vulnerability allows an attacker with the 'bulk upload form' permission to create media items without sufficient permission checks. Remediation involves upgrading to version 3.0.6 or later and reviewing roles and permissions.

• Verify and remediate vulnerable versions of the Media Bulk Upload module.
• Review and restrict roles with the 'bulk upload form' permission.
• Monitor for suspicious media upload activity.

Technical summary

The Drupal Media Bulk Upload module is vulnerable to insufficient permission checks when creating media items in bulk. An attacker with the 'bulk upload form' permission can exploit this issue, potentially leading to unauthorized media item creation. The vulnerability is confirmed in module versions less than 3.0.6. Defenders should prioritize verifying and remediating this vulnerability in their Drupal installations, especially if the Media Bulk Upload module is used with roles that have the 'bulk upload form' permission.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and remediating this vulnerability in their Drupal installations, especially if the Media Bulk Upload module is used with roles that have the 'bulk upload form' permission.

Recommended defensive actions

• Verify the version of the Media Bulk Upload module in use and upgrade to version 3.0.6 or later if necessary.
• Review roles and permissions to ensure that only authorized users have the 'bulk upload form' permission.
• Monitor for any suspicious activity related to media uploads and bulk uploads.
• Perform a thorough review of the Drupal installation to identify potential exposure.
• Implement compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
• Review and restrict roles with the 'bulk upload form' permission to prevent unauthorized media item creation.

Evidence notes

The vulnerability is confirmed in the Media Bulk Upload module versions less than 3.0.6. Official sources include the CVE Program record, NVD vulnerability detail, and Drupal security advisory. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-21T17:56:34.000Z and has not been modified since then. The vulnerability allows an attacker with the 'bulk upload form' permission to create media items without sufficient permission checks. Evidence is based on official sources and may not cover all potential affected systems or variations.

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Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.