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LocalGov Workflows CVE-2026-10768

| EUVDEUVD-2026-43114 CRITICAL
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2026-07-10 drupal GHSA-m5cq-wg24-c9f2
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: drupal
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Identify Drupal site running LocalGov Workflows
  2. Exploit
    Request protected workflow route directly
  3. Execution
    Bypass missing authorization check
  4. Impact
    Access or alter workflow-controlled content

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

The prerequisite is that the target Drupal site has the LocalGov Workflows module installed and enabled at a version below 1.6.0 (0.0.0-1.6.0), and that the vulnerable route(s) are reachable over the network. Per the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) no authentication, elevated privileges, or user interaction is required to reach the missing-authorization route. The primary limiting factor is deployment scope: only sites running this specific LocalGov Drupal contrib module are affected, which is a small, sector-specific population (UK local-government websites); the precise vulnerable path and the exact resource/action exposed are not detailed in the available data and should be confirmed against Drupal SA-CONTRIB-2026-039.

Impact

The signals here conflict and should be reconciled before treating this as an emergency. The vendor CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H = 9.8) implies unauthenticated network exploitation with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, yet the vulnerability class is Missing Authorization enabling Forceful Browsing, which usually yields unauthorized read/modify of specific content or workflow state rather than full system compromise or availability loss - the A:H (and possibly the blanket C:H/I:H) rating appears inflated for a forceful-browsing authorization bypass and should be verified against the Drupal advisory (SA-CONTRIB-2026-039). Countervailing signals lower the real-world urgency: EPSS is only 0.14% (4th percentile), the module is niche (UK local-government Drupal sites), there is no CISA KEV listing, and no public exploit or POC is identified. No SSVC decision data was provided in the input. Net: a genuine unauthenticated authorization bypass worth patching promptly on affected sites, but not a mass-exploited, high-probability internet-wide threat - priority should be scoped to organizations actually running LocalGov Workflows.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated remote user, without any special role, directly requests a LocalGov Workflows route that lacks a proper access check (forceful browsing) and thereby views or triggers a workflow/moderation action they should not be permitted to perform. Given AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N the request needs no authentication, complexity, or user interaction, though no public POC or exploit code is currently identified.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity + public POC available.
Patch available 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 14, 2026

Missing authorization in the Drupal LocalGov Workflows contrib module (all versions 0.0.0 through 1.6.0, fixed in 1.6.0) lets remote attackers reach protected workflow-related routes through forceful browsing without proper permission checks. The flaw carries a vendor CVSS of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N), but EPSS is low (0.14%, 4th percentile) and there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis. Affected sites are Drupal deployments running this LocalGov Drupal editorial-workflow module.

RemediationAI

Upgrade the LocalGov Workflows module to version 1.6.0, which the vendor advisory identifies as the fixed release (Vendor-released patch: 1.6.0; per Drupal SA-CONTRIB-2026-039, https://www.drupal.org/sa-contrib-2026-039), then clear Drupal caches and rebuild the router so corrected access checks take effect. If you cannot immediately update, compensating controls include restricting access to the affected workflow/moderation routes at the reverse-proxy or web-server layer (for example, limiting the relevant module paths to authenticated editorial IP ranges), and reviewing Drupal role/permission assignments and content-moderation state-transition permissions to reduce what an unauthorized request could reach - noting these controls may block legitimate editors if paths are not scoped carefully and are only a stopgap. Confirm exact fixed-version details and any additional module dependencies against the linked advisory before deploying.

Affected VersionsENISA

LocalGov Workflows 0.0.0 <1.6.0

Affected Packages

composer drupal/localgov_workflows fix: 1.6.0
euvd localgov_workflows fix: 1.6.0

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 2 packages in composer, euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

LocalGov Workflows is a contributed Drupal module in the LocalGov Drupal distribution, which is built for UK local-government (council) websites and provides editorial content-moderation and workflow-state management. The root cause is CWE-862 (Missing Authorization): one or more routes/endpoints fail to enforce a permission or access check before serving a resource or performing a workflow action, so a user can reach them simply by requesting the URL directly ("forceful browsing"). Because Drupal's access system relies on per-route permission definitions and access callbacks, an omitted or misconfigured access check on a controller/route is the typical mechanism behind this class of bug. The affected CPE is cpe:2.3:a:drupal:localgov_workflows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*.

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Severity by source

Vendor (drupal) PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 9.1 CRITICAL

Unauthenticated network forceful browsing (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) exposing/altering workflow content gives C:H/I:H, but a missing-access-check bypass does not plausibly cause full availability loss, so A:N.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (drupal).

CVSS VectorVendor: drupal

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

4
CVSS changed
Jul 14, 2026 - 15:22 NVD
9.8 (CRITICAL)
Patch available
Jul 10, 2026 - 23:02 EUVD
CVE Published
Jul 10, 2026 - 21:41 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)
CVE Published
Jul 10, 2026 - 21:41 cve.org
CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Drupal LocalGov Workflows allows Forceful Browsing. This issue affects LocalGov Workflows versions: from 0.0.0 to 1.6.0.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

The Drupal LocalGov Workflows contrib module (versions prior to 1.6.0) contains an authorization bypass permitting unauthenticated remote access to protected workflow routes, exposing sensitive editorial processes and content management pipelines. Organizations deploying this module risk unauthorized viewing or manipulation of editorial workflows and potential data exposure of workflow metadata. Patching to version 1.6.0 is required to restore access controls.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 96% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche LocalGov Drupal module for UK local-government council websites
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
7 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity + public POC available
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

69
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +49
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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