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CVE-2026-96385 Drupal CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-96385 vulnerability in REST & JSON API Authentication for Drupal allows for authentication bypass. This issue affects versions from 0.0.0 to 3.2.0 of the module. Defenders should assess exposure, particularly those managing Drupal installations with this module. The vulnerability's impact on operations requires verification from official sources. Remediation priority follows from verifying affected versions and applying patches or updates.

Vendor
Drupal
Product
REST & JSON API Authentication for Drupal
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

Drupal administrators and security teams managing installations with the REST & JSON API Authentication for Drupal module should assess exposure and verify affected versions.

Why it matters

The CVE-2026-96385 vulnerability in REST & JSON API Authentication for Drupal allows for authentication bypass, affecting versions from 0.0.0 to 3.2.0. Defenders should assess exposure, particularly those managing Drupal installations with this module, and verify affected versions for remediation priority.

  • Verify authentication mechanisms for Drupal installations.
  • Assess potential unauthorized access due to the vulnerability.
  • Apply patches or updates to affected versions.

Technical summary

The REST & JSON API Authentication for Drupal module is vulnerable to authentication bypass, affecting versions from 0.0.0 to 3.2.0. This allows for unauthorized access, potentially leading to further exploitation. Defenders should assess exposure, particularly those managing Drupal installations with this module, and verify affected versions for remediation priority.

Defensive priority

Medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Assess exposure by checking if Drupal installations use the affected module versions.
  • Verify affected versions and apply patches or updates.
  • Monitor for potential authentication bypass attempts.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability. The NVD entry is currently being processed. Affected versions range from 0.0.0 to 3.2.0. Defenders should verify authentication mechanisms for Drupal installations and assess potential unauthorized access due to the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-96385 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-96385

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

  • CVE-2026-96385 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-96385

    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.