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CVE-2026-87942 Drupal CVE debrief

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Drupal SafeDelete module from version 0.0.0 to 1.0.87. This issue allows for Stored XSS, which could potentially allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability can be mitigated by updating to version 1.0.88 or higher. Defenders responsible for maintaining Drupal installations with the SafeDelete module should assess exposure and prioritize updates to mitigate this vulnerability. The CVE record and source item provide details about the vulnerability in the Drupal SafeDelete module.

Vendor
Drupal
Product
SafeDelete
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-22
Original CVE updated
2026-10-22
Advisory published
2026-10-22
Advisory updated
2026-10-22

Who should care

Defenders responsible for maintaining Drupal installations with the SafeDelete module should assess exposure and prioritize updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

Why it matters

Defenders should care about this vulnerability because it allows for Stored XSS in the Drupal SafeDelete module, potentially allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This could lead to compromise of user sessions or sensitive data. Defenders responsible for maintaining Drupal installations with the SafeDelete module should assess exposure and prioritize updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

  • Potential injection of malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users
  • Possible compromise of user sessions or sensitive data

Technical summary

The Drupal SafeDelete module is vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS). This issue allows for Stored XSS and affects versions from 0.0.0 to 1.0.87. The vulnerability can be mitigated by updating to version 1.0.88 or higher. Defenders should prioritize updating the SafeDelete module to version 1.0.88 or higher to mitigate this vulnerability. The vulnerability allows for Stored XSS and affects versions from 0.0.0 to 1.0.87.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize updating the SafeDelete module to version 1.0.88 or higher to mitigate this vulnerability.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the SafeDelete module to version 1.0.88 or higher
  • Review and update any affected systems or deployments
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details about the vulnerability in the Drupal SafeDelete module. The vulnerability allows for Stored XSS and affects versions from 0.0.0 to 1.0.87.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-87942 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-87942

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-87942 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-87942

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.