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CVE-2026-7312 – Plain-Text Credential Exposure via Unauthenticated Web Services – Progress Sitefi…

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Summary

CVE-2026-7312 is a critical (CVSS 10.0) CWE-522 (Insufficiently Protected Credentials) vulnerability in Progress Sitefinity CMS. An unauthenticated remote attacker can access exposed web services to retrieve plain-text credentials used to connect Sitefinity CMS to the Sitefinity Insight service. Affected versions span all major Sitefinity releases from 14.0 through 15.4, and fixed builds have been released across each active branch.

Technical details

  • Root cause: Web services within the Sitefinity CMS application expose credentials in plain text, classified under CWE-522 (Insufficiently Protected Credentials). The credentials govern the integration connection to the Sitefinity Insight customer data and analytics platform.
  • Trigger conditions: Exploitation requires that the target deployment has an active integration with the Sitefinity Insight service configured, along with a non-default site configuration that enables the vulnerable web service endpoint. No authentication, privileges, or user interaction are required.
  • Attack vector: Fully network-based. An unauthenticated attacker connects remotely over the internet to the Sitefinity web services endpoint and retrieves the plain-text credentials directly — no prior access to the system is needed.
  • Impact: The CVSS scope is rated Changed (S:C), meaning successful exploitation affects components beyond the Sitefinity CMS instance itself. Confidentiality and Integrity are both rated High. Obtaining the Sitefinity Insight integration credentials grants an attacker unauthorized access to the connected Insight environment, which handles customer behavioral data, audience segmentation, and personalization analytics. This enables lateral movement into the Insight platform, potential exfiltration of customer data, and unauthorized manipulation of the connected analytics service.

Affected software

  • Progress Sitefinity 14.0.7700 through 14.4.8152
  • Progress Sitefinity 15.0.8200 through 15.0.8234
  • Progress Sitefinity 15.1.8300 through 15.1.8335
  • Progress Sitefinity 15.2.8400 through 15.2.8441
  • Progress Sitefinity 15.3.8500 through 15.3.8531
  • Progress Sitefinity 15.4.8600 through 15.4.8630

Severity

CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 10.0 (Critical)
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Mitigation and recommended actions

  • Immediate — apply the vendor-provided patches. Progress Software has released fixed builds for each affected branch. Upgrade to the following versions or later:
    • Branch 14.x: upgrade to 14.4.8152 or later
    • Branch 15.0: upgrade to 15.0.8234 or later
    • Branch 15.1: upgrade to 15.1.8335 or later
    • Branch 15.2: upgrade to 15.2.8441 or later
    • Branch 15.3: upgrade to 15.3.8531 or later
    • Branch 15.4: upgrade to 15.4.8630 or later
  • Refer to the official Progress Security Advisory for patch download instructions and additional guidance.
  • If immediate patching is not feasible, organizations should assess whether Sitefinity Insight integration is active on any deployment. Disabling or restricting network access to the vulnerable Sitefinity web services endpoints at the perimeter can reduce exposure until patching is completed.
  • Rotate any credentials or API keys used for the Sitefinity Insight integration on affected deployments, regardless of whether exploitation is confirmed.

IONIX Status

The IONIX research team is tracking ongoing exploitation attempts and recommends immediate patching. Potentially affected assets are outlined in this post.

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