diff --git a/system_status_status.page.inc b/system_status_status.page.inc
index 0a9ea03..72f52cb 100644
--- a/system_status_status.page.inc
+++ b/system_status_status.page.inc
@@ -74,6 +74,10 @@ function system_status_status_page() {
           $res['core'][$module] = array("version" => $module_info->info['version']);
         }
       }
+      // doublecheck if drupal version is reported, if not add bootstrap define
+      if(!isset($res['core']['drupal'])) {
+         $res['core']['drupal'] = array("version" => VERSION);
+      }
     }
     else {
       $res['core'] = "disabled";