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CVE-2026-96362 Drupal CVE debrief
A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Drupal Webform, affecting versions from 0.0.0 to 6.2.12 and 6.3.0 to 6.3.1. This issue allows for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The vulnerability requires assessment and remediation, especially for those managing Webform installations. Defenders managing Drupal Webform installations, especially those in environments where user input is processed and displayed, should assess exposure and prioritize remediation. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including affected versions and a reference to the Drupal security advisory.
- Vendor
- Drupal
- Product
- Webform
- 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 managing Drupal Webform installations, especially those in environments where user input is processed and displayed, should assess exposure and prioritize remediation.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-96362 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Drupal Webform that requires assessment and remediation, especially for those managing Webform installations.
- Potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks
- Need for version assessment and patch application
- Monitoring for suspicious activity
- Review of security configurations
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation in Drupal Webform. This allows for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Affected versions include those from 0.0.0 to 6.2.12 and 6.3.0 to 6.3.1. The vulnerability requires assessment and remediation, especially for those managing Webform installations. Defenders managing Drupal Webform installations, especially those in environments where user input is processed and displayed, should assess exposure and prioritize remediation.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize assessment and remediation of this vulnerability, especially those managing Drupal Webform installations.
Recommended defensive actions
- Assess exposure of Drupal Webform installations to this vulnerability
- Verify version numbers and apply patches or updates as available
- Monitor for potential XSS attacks
- Review and update security configurations for Webform
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including affected versions and a reference to the Drupal security advisory SA-CONTRIB-2026-160. The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation in Drupal Webform. This allows for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Affected versions include those from 0.0.0 to 6.2.12 and 6.3.0 to 6.3.1. The source-confidence limits and review context indicate that defenders should verify a
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-96362 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-96362
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-96362 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-96362
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Webform - Moderately critical - Cross-site scripting - SA-CONTRIB-2026-160
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/96xxx/CVE-2026-96362.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.drupal.org/sa-contrib-2026-160
Supplemental source
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.