Safeguard Your Website's Security and Stability by Upgrading to Drupal 10

Staff Reporter

As Drupal 9 reached its end of life on 01 November 2023, website owners and administrators must understand the critical reasons for the necessary transition from D9. Drupal 10 introduces specific security requirements, aligning with the end-of-life schedules of Symfony 4 and PHP 8.0, guaranteeing continuous security updates.

The article in Twel authored by Igor Barato iterates that staying on Drupal 9 will expose your website to vulnerabilities, as new security updates will not cover it. The blog post1 discuss a past example of a security vulnerability and the potential consequences of not upgrading, highlighting the significance of this transition.

One such security concern is cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. In the past, Drupal 8's end-of-life left sites exposed to exploitation due to security vulnerabilities. A successful XSS attack can inject malicious code, putting user data and sensitive information at risk. Beyond XSS, other attacks, such as SQL injection, directory traversal, input validation, denial of service, and bypass, can compromise your website's integrity and stability.

It's crucial to understand the security risk levels associated with each vulnerability and the frequency of Drupal Core's security releases.

Keeping Drupal and its modules up to date is not only about security but also about maintaining the stability and performance of your website. Modules can become vulnerable through incompatibilities with the core or each other if not updated promptly.