Joomla vs Drupal
Security & risk comparison · Updated June 2026
How does Joomla compare to Drupal 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 | Joomla | Drupal |
|---|---|---|
| Total CVEs | 800 | 1200 |
| Critical CVEs | 65 | 89 |
| Exploited (KEV) | 5 | 8 |
| CVEs last year | 80 | 120 |
| Avg CVSS | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Security score | 30/100 | 35/100 |
Joomla scores 34/100. Consider migrating to: nextjs, astro, hugo.
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.