CVE-2025-27926

MEDIUM

Published Mar 10, 2025 Modified Jan 29, 2026 CWE-276 CWE-522

Description

In Nintex Automation 5.6 and 5.7 before 5.8, the K2 SmartForms Designer folder has configuration files (web.config) containing passwords that are readable by unauthorized users.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions

CWE-522 CWE-522

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nintex	automation	5.6 — 5.8

References

Other References

https://help.nintex.com/en-US/platform/ReleaseNotes/K2Five.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-27926? +

In Nintex Automation 5.6 and 5.7 before 5.8, the K2 SmartForms Designer folder has configuration files (web.config) containing passwords that are readable by unauthorized users. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-27926? +

CVE-2025-27926 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-27926? +

CVE-2025-27926 affects products from nintex, specifically: automation. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-27926? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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