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CVE-2026-46609 umbraco CVE debrief
CVE-2026-46609 is a MEDIUM severity vulnerability in Umbraco CMS. From version 14.0.0 to before version 17.4.0, authenticated users can inject HTML into an input field. This injected HTML is then rendered in the confirmation dialog without proper output encoding. The vulnerability has been patched in version 17.4.0.
- Vendor
- umbraco
- Product
- Umbraco-CMS
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 4.6
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-10
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-12
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-10
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-12
Who should care
Users of Umbraco CMS, particularly those using versions between 14.0.0 and 17.4.0 (exclusive), should be aware of this vulnerability. Successful exploitation requires authentication and user interaction.
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in Umbraco CMS versions from 14.0.0 to before 17.4.0. Authenticated users can inject HTML into an input field, which is then rendered in the confirmation dialog without proper encoding. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 4.6, indicating a MEDIUM severity.
Defensive priority
MEDIUM
Recommended defensive actions
- Upgrade to Umbraco CMS version 17.4.0 or later.
- Ensure that user input is properly encoded before rendering in dialogs.
Evidence notes
CVE-2026-46609 has been analyzed and verified by official sources.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-46609 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46609
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-46609 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46609
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/umbraco/Umbraco-CMS/security/advisories/GHSA-vr9v-27gg-qgx4
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.