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CVE-2026-96363 Drupal CVE debrief
The Drupal Webform module is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) due to a Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions issue, affecting versions from 0.0.0 to 6.2.12 and from 6.3.0 to 6.3.1. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into Webform, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure. Defenders should assess and remediate affected installations, prioritizing patching and monitoring for suspicious activity. The vulnerability's impact on data integrity and confidentiality necessitates immediate attention, and defenders should review user privileges to prevent exploitation.
- Vendor
- Drupal
- Product
- Webform
- CVSS
- Unknown
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-22
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-30
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-22
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-30
Who should care
Drupal administrators, Webform module users, and security teams responsible for assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities in content management systems should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to protect their installations.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-96363 is a Stored XSS vulnerability in Drupal Webform that requires assessment and remediation. Defenders should prioritize patching affected versions and monitoring for suspicious activity.
- Potential for unauthorized script injection and execution.
- Possible impact on data integrity and confidentiality.
- Required assessment and remediation of affected Webform installations.
- Need for monitoring and incident response planning.
Technical summary
The Drupal Webform module is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) due to a Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions issue. This affects Webform versions from 0.0.0 to 6.2.12 and from 6.3.0 to 6.3.1. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into the Webform, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize assessment and remediation of this vulnerability in Drupal Webform installations, particularly for versions within the affected ranges.
Recommended defensive actions
- Assess Drupal Webform installations for affected versions (0.0.0 to 6.2.12, 6.3.0 to 6.3.1).
- Verify and apply available patches or updates for Drupal Webform.
- Monitor Webform usage for suspicious activity.
- Review and adjust user privileges to prevent exploitation.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, affected versions, and references to official advisories. The vulnerability exists in Drupal Webform versions from 0.0.0 to 6.2.12 and from 6.3.0 to 6.3.1. Official advisories and CVE metadata confirm the Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions issue leading to Stored XSS. Defenders should verify and apply patches or updates for Drupal Webform, monitor usage for suspicious activity, and review user privileges to prevent
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-96363 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-96363
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-96363 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-96363
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-2026-161
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/96xxx/CVE-2026-96363.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.drupal.org/sa-contrib-2026-161
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.