Drupal vs Joomla
Security & risk comparison · Updated June 2026
How does Drupal compare to Joomla on security, AI-readiness, and total cost of ownership? We scored both across 7 dimensions using NVD/NIST CVE data, GitHub metrics, and our scan of 10M+ sites.
Drupal scores 41/100 overall versus Joomla's 34/100. Drupal has 1200 total CVEs compared to Joomla's 800, though its larger ecosystem contributes to a higher CVE count. (Source: WebPulse framework scoring, NVD/NIST, July 2026)
| Metric | Drupal | Joomla |
|---|---|---|
| Total CVEs | 1200 | 800 |
| Critical CVEs | 89 | 65 |
| Exploited (KEV) | 8 | 5 |
| CVEs last year | 120 | 80 |
| Avg CVSS | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Security score | 35/100 | 30/100 |
Drupal scores 42/100. Consider migrating to: nextjs, django, laravel.
Data sourced from NVD/NIST CVE database, GitHub API, and WebPulse framework scanner. Scores calculated using a 7-dimension model covering security, performance, ecosystem health, AI-readiness, developer experience, market trajectory, and cost of ownership. Updated June 2026.