CVE-2015-7876: The escapeLike function in sqlsrv/database.inc in the Drupal 7 driver for SQL Server and SQL Azure 7.x-1.x bef

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-7876 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting drupal 7 driver for sql server and sql azure. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The escapeLike function in sqlsrv/database.inc in the Drupal 7 driver for SQL Server and SQL Azure 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.4 does not properly escape certain characters, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via vectors involving a module using the db_like function.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2015-10-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: drupal 7 driver for sql server and sql azure project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-10-21 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

drupal 7 driver for sql server and sql azure project drupal 7 driver for sql server and sql azure DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-1.0 · 7.x-1.1 · 7.x-1.2 · 7.x-1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy drupal-7-driver-for-sql-server-and-sql-azure || rpm -q drupal-7-driver-for-sql-server-and-sql-azure || drupal-7-driver-for-sql-server-and-sql-azure --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison drupal-7-driver-for-sql-server-and-sql-azure sudo apt install drupal-7-driver-for-sql-server-and-sql-azure=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo apt-mark hold drupal-7-driver-for-sql-server-and-sql-azure

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list drupal-7-driver-for-sql-server-and-sql-azure sudo dnf downgrade drupal-7-driver-for-sql-server-and-sql-azure-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add drupal-7-driver-for-sql-server-and-sql-azure

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-7876?

drupal 7 driver for sql server and sql azure: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-7876 being exploited?

CVE-2015-7876 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-7876 affect?

CVE-2015-7876 affects drupal 7 driver for sql server and sql azure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The escapeLike function in sqlsrv/database.inc in the Drupal 7 driver for SQL Server and SQL Azure 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.4 does not properly escape certain characters, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via vecto

How urgent is CVE-2015-7876?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Software pages

Drupal vulnerabilities · Microsoft SQL Server vulnerabilities · Azure vulnerabilities

References

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