CVE-2026-7198 CWE-284: Improper Access Control in web services in Progress Sitefinity

Critical 9.8 Published 2 Jun 2026 Updated 3 Jun 2026

Remote unauthenticated attackers can access restricted content and fully compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability in Progress Sitefinity installations.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-7198?

CVE-2026-7198 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Progress Software Sitefinity, published on 2 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CWE-284: Improper Access Control in web services in Progress Sitefinity 15.4.8623 before 15.4.8630 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to access content that should be restricted, resulting in full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected installations.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-7198?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Progress Sitefinity.

How do I fix CVE-2026-7198?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-7198 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-7198 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-7198 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9pjg-65cc-3h57.