Drupal security updates, applied fast and tested.
Every week the Drupal Security Team can publish new advisories for Drupal core, modules and themes. We follow them for you, apply the security patches quickly, test them on staging and keep your website protected without breaking what works.
Drupal security patches before they become a problem.
Drupal is one of the most secure open-source CMS platforms, largely because the Drupal Security Team investigates vulnerabilities and publishes security advisories for core and contributed projects. But an advisory only protects your website once the update is installed. Unpatched sites are the easiest target for automated attacks.
We monitor every new Drupal security advisory that affects your website, assess the risk and apply the right Drupal security patches for core, contributed modules and themes. Critical fixes are handled as a priority, so the gap between a public advisory and a protected site stays as short as possible.
Security updates should never break your website. Each patch goes through compatibility checks and testing on staging first: we review dependencies, custom code and integrations, then deploy to production with a rollback plan.
Security goes beyond updates. We fix vulnerabilities in custom code, keep Composer and PHP dependencies on supported versions, review roles and permissions, and send you a clear report of what was updated and why.
Our Drupal security update services.
Drupal security advisories are published on drupal.org. We track them for your website and handle every step from patch to deployment.
View Drupal security advisoriesDrupal security patches
Drupal core security releases applied as soon as they are published, tested and deployed safely.
Modules & themes security updates
Security updates for the contributed modules and themes your website uses, with changelogs reviewed first.
Security vulnerability fixes
Fixes for vulnerabilities in custom modules, themes and configuration, from XSS and access bypass to SQL injection.
Security-related compatibility checks
Checks that each security update works with your Drupal version, custom code, integrations and PHP.
Emergency patching
Fast response for highly critical advisories, with patches applied and verified on short notice.
Drupal security audits
A review of your site's modules, code, configuration, user roles and permissions, with prioritised fixes.
Composer & PHP dependency updates
Third-party libraries such as Symfony and PHP versions kept on supported, secure releases.
Unsupported module replacement
Modules that are abandoned or no longer covered by security advisories replaced with supported alternatives.
Backups & rollback plan
Backups before every update and a tested rollback plan, so a patch never puts your site at risk.
What you get with Drupal security updates.
- Monitoring of Drupal security advisories for your site
- Core, module and theme security patches
- Testing on staging before every release
- Fixes for vulnerabilities in custom code
- Backups and a rollback plan for each update
- Monthly security status reports
- Behind on Drupal core or module updates
- Without an in-house Drupal developer
- Running a site with sensitive or user data
- Unsure whether your site is affected by an advisory
Four steps to a patched, secure site.
A focused process, so you get answers quickly and nothing is lost between workshops and decisions.
Security audit
We check your Drupal version, modules, themes, custom code and pending security updates.
Patch & fix
We apply pending security patches and fix vulnerabilities, critical ones first.
Test & deploy
Every update is tested on staging, then deployed with backups and a rollback plan.
Monitor & report
We follow new Drupal security advisories and send you a monthly security report.
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Drupal Security Updates FAQ.
Common questions about Drupal security updates and patches.
01How often are Drupal security updates released?
The Drupal Security Team publishes advisories for core and contributed projects regularly, usually on Wednesdays, with extra releases for highly critical issues. You can see all of them on drupal.org/security.
02What is the difference between a Drupal security update and a regular update?
A security update fixes a known vulnerability described in a public security advisory and should be applied as soon as possible. Regular updates bring new features and bug fixes and can be planned.
03Can a security update break my Drupal website?
It can, if it is applied without testing. That's why we run compatibility checks and test every update on staging, take a backup and keep a rollback plan before deploying.
04What happens if a module is no longer supported?
Unsupported modules no longer receive security advisories. We replace them with supported alternatives or move the functionality into maintained custom code.
05Do you apply security updates for Drupal 7 sites?
Drupal 7 reached end of life in January 2025 and no longer receives official security updates. We can secure your site in the short term and plan a migration to a supported Drupal version.
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