- Published
- Source
- The Hacker News
- Filed under
- Malware & exploits
Drupal core has a critical flaw in its Field UI module that could let an attacker run code on the site's server, and fixes were shipped on October 14 in Drupal 11.4.10, 11.3.19, and 10.6.19. An attacker cannot reach the flaw through core alone, the Drupal Security Team said in its advisory. Several exploit paths exist through contributed modules, and at least one known path needs no login.
Keeping malware out
- Keep operating systems, browsers and plugins patched – most malware arrives through known holes.
- Block macros and scripts from the internet, and let only approved software run where you can.
- Watch endpoint alerts for new persistence: scheduled tasks, services and run keys.
More helpNCSC: mitigating malware and ransomware attacks (opens in a new tab)
Defender’s notebook
The attacker technique behind this story, in MITRE’s terms – and what to check in your own estate.
Exploit Public-Facing Application
Initial AccessWhat a defender checks
- Find every internet-facing instance of the affected product.
- Patch, or apply the vendor's mitigation now – CISA's KEV list gives a deadline.
- Look for signs it was exploited before you patched: web shells, new accounts, odd outbound traffic.
Build the skillBlue Team Analyst · Vulnerability Management
© 2026 The MITRE Corporation. This work is reproduced and distributed with the permission of The MITRE Corporation. MITRE ATT&CK and ATT&CK are registered trademarks of The MITRE Corporation.
MyCyberWay training
Blue Team Analyst
Every story here started as an alert. Learn to triage them.
Our Blue Team Analyst programme prepares you for a first SOC role: 26 live classes in UK hours, an alert queue worked in Microsoft Sentinel, and a full SOC shift simulation at the end. No security experience needed to start.
- Triage and KQL in Microsoft Sentinel
- Identity, endpoint, email and network investigations
- A verifiable digital badge
Headlines and short summaries only, except where a public body publishes under an open licence. Every story links to its publisher, who owns it. MyCyberWay does not edit or endorse third-party reporting.
