CVE-2026-107308 in Country
Summary
by MITRE • 10/30/2026
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ("Cross-site Scripting") vulnerability in Drupal Country allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This issue affects Country versions: from 0.0.0 to 2.1.3, from 2.2.0 to 2.2.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/30/2026
The identified security flaw resides within the Drupal Country module, specifically affecting version ranges from 0.0.0 through 2.1.3 and from 2.2.0 through 2.2.1. This vulnerability is classified as an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, commonly known as Cross-Site Scripting or XSS. The core technical issue stems from the module's failure to adequately sanitize user-supplied input before it is rendered in a web page context. When users interact with features provided by this module, such as entering data into forms or modifying profile settings that are processed and displayed back to them or other users, the application fails to escape special characters properly. This oversight allows malicious scripts embedded within the input to be executed directly by the victim's web browser when they view the affected content.
From a technical perspective, this represents a classic reflected or stored XSS vector depending on whether the payload is immediately returned in the response or persisted in the database for later retrieval. In either scenario, the lack of proper output encoding means that HTML tags and JavaScript event handlers are interpreted as executable code rather than plain text data. This behavior violates fundamental web security principles regarding input validation and output encoding. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which defines Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation: Cross-site Scripting (XSS). It also maps to the MITRE ATT&CK framework under techniques such as Client-side Injection or Stored XSS, where an attacker injects malicious code into a trusted website that is then executed by unsuspecting users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability can be severe for organizations relying on Drupal and its Country module. An authenticated attacker with access to input fields within the affected versions could execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's session. This capability enables several dangerous outcomes, including session hijacking where the attacker steals authentication cookies or tokens to impersonate legitimate users. It also facilitates credential theft by displaying fake login forms that capture usernames and passwords. Furthermore, attackers can perform actions on behalf of the user without their knowledge, such as changing account settings, posting malicious content, or defacing the website interface. In environments with privileged accounts, this could potentially lead to further compromise if combined with other vulnerabilities or social engineering tactics.
Mitigation strategies must focus on immediate remediation and long-term defensive measures. The primary recommendation is to upgrade the Drupal Country module to a version beyond 2.1.3 (excluding the vulnerable 2.2.x range) or specifically to versions that have patched this specific input handling flaw, ensuring compatibility with the current Drupal core release. Administrators should verify their installed modules against the official security advisories provided by the Drupal project and apply updates promptly. In cases where immediate patching is not feasible due to dependency constraints, temporary mitigations may include implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule set designed to detect and block common XSS payloads in HTTP requests. Additionally, enforcing strict Content Security Policy headers can help mitigate the impact of successful exploitation by restricting the sources from which scripts are allowed to load and execute within the browser environment. Regular security audits and code reviews focusing on input sanitization practices should be conducted to prevent similar issues in custom modules or future updates.