CVE-2026-126740: Composer/drupal/download_count vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2026
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Updated

This module tracks file downloads for private files and provides reports about them.

The module provides the permissions that are never actually checked. A user with only the View download counts permission could export the download log and delete all download records.

This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that an attacker must have an account with the View download counts permission.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/drupal/download_count<2.2.5
2.2.5
composer/drupal/download_count>=3.0.0<3.0.2
3.0.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/drupal/download_count to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.2.5
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/drupal/download_count to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.2

Event History

Nov 11, 2026
Advisory Published
via OSV·05:58 PM
Data Sourced
via OSV·05:58 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is able to exploit this issue?

An authenticated user with the View download counts permission can exploit it. The issue is mitigated by requiring an account that has this permission.

2

What actions can an affected user perform beyond viewing counts?

A user with only the View download counts permission can export the download log and delete all download records.

3

How can I determine whether my site is exposed?

Review accounts and roles assigned the View download counts permission. Any such account may be able to export download logs and delete download records.

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