CVE-2016-9449: The taxonomy module in Drupal 7.x before 7.52 and 8.x before 8.2.3 might allow remote authenticated users t...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This Drupal core issue could let a logged-in user see taxonomy term information they should not see. The business impact depends on whether taxonomy terms expose sensitive labels, classifications, or restricted content relationships. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation. Internet-facing Drupal 7.x sites before 7.52 and Drupal 8.x sites before 8.2.3 are relevant, especially if they allow broad authenticated access and use restricted taxonomy terms. Treat as a scheduled but real remediation item. It is not KEV-listed and needs authentication, but it may expose sensitive classification data on outdated Drupal sites. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Drupal core to 7.52, 8.2.3, or later vendor-supported releases.; Apply Debian security update DSA-3718 where Drupal is managed by Debian packages.; Review Drupal SA-CORE-2016-005 for vendor-specific remediation guidance..

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Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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