CVE-2025-27926
CVE-2025-27926 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nintex Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-7826
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Nintex Automation
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
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.
- How severe is CVE-2025-27926?
- CVE-2025-27926 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-27926 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-27926?
- CVE-2025-27926 affects Nintex Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-27926?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-27926 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-27926 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7826.
- When was CVE-2025-27926 published?
- CVE-2025-27926 was published on 2025-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nintex:automation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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