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CVE-2026-96386 Drupal CVE debrief

A Missing Authorization vulnerability in Drupal Smart Content allows Forceful Browsing. This issue affects Smart Content versions from 0.0.0 to 3.2.1. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authorization and access sensitive data. Drupal users should assess their exposure and prioritize verification of their Smart Content versions. The issue has a moderate severity and requires immediate attention to prevent potential attacks. The Smart Content module is widely used in Drupal installations, increasing the likelihood of exploitation.

Vendor
Drupal
Product
Smart Content
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 users who have installed the Smart Content module should assess their exposure and prioritize verification of their Smart Content versions.

Why it matters

Drupal users should assess exposure and prioritize verification of Smart Content versions due to a Missing Authorization vulnerability allowing Forceful Browsing.

  • Verification of Smart Content versions is required to determine exposure
  • Potential Forceful Browsing attempts may be made against vulnerable Smart Content installations

Technical summary

The Smart Content module for Drupal has a Missing Authorization vulnerability, which allows for Forceful Browsing. The issue affects Smart Content versions from 0.0.0 to 3.2.1. The vulnerability is caused by a lack of proper authorization checks in the module's code. This allows attackers to access sensitive data and potentially exploit the vulnerability. The technical details of the vulnerability are limited, but it is clear that the issue requires immediate attention to prevent potential attacks.

Defensive priority

Drupal users should assess exposure and prioritize verification of Smart Content versions.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Assess exposure of Smart Content installations
  • Verify Smart Content versions and update to 3.2.1 or later if necessary
  • Monitor for potential Forceful Browsing attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability in Smart Content. The NVD entry is currently not provided. The vulnerability was reported by a security researcher and is being tracked by the CVE Program. The affected versions of Smart Content have been identified, and users are advised to update to version 3.2.1 or later. The evidence is based on the CVE record and source item, which provide limited details on the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-96386 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-96386

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

  • CVE-2026-96386 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-96386

    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.