The official profile for Umbraco - The Friendly OpenSource ASP.NET CMS. Managed by Umbraco HQ.
Umbraco CMS 15 has a moderate security vulnerability allowing unauthorized file uploads by bypassing configured extensions. Patches for affected versions (15.0.0 - 15.4.1) are now available, with automatic updates for Umbraco Cloud. João Mendes from Devoteam Cyber Trust reported the issue, which has not been exploited prior to this disclosure.
Cherie Gregory, CEO of Koben Digital, has been a key figure in the Umbraco Community for 20 years. From her early involvement with Umbraco HQ to founding her agency and organizing the Umbraco Down Under Festival, Cherie emphasizes community engagement and authenticity. She aims to expand her business while continuing to support the Umbraco community.
Bolette Kern announces the formation of the Community Docs Team 2025, comprising passionate contributors dedicated to updating Umbraco documentation. This initiative encourages community input on articles ahead of Umbraco 17's release, focusing on improving existing content rather than restructuring the site, with future plans for 2026.
Umbraco's acquisition of uMarketing Suite led to the development of Umbraco Engage, enhancing personalized content delivery. Generative AI, like ChatGPT, enables scalable tailored marketing by analyzing user data. AI tools, including sentiment analysis, help adapt content to users' emotional states, improving engagement and conversion rates.
In "Why Traffic Source Personalization Matters," Leon de Wildt emphasizes the importance of tailoring user experiences based on their traffic sources using UTM parameters. Personalization can enhance engagement through targeted messaging and persistent elements. The article also discusses managing personalization at scale with tools like Umbraco Engage, encouraging ongoing optimization and experimentation.
Umbraco's sustainability initiative is evolving with a new team of champions, including returning members and newcomers, dedicated to promoting greener digital solutions. Their goal is to integrate sustainability into the Umbraco ecosystem, enhancing community impact and encouraging environmentally responsible practices in web development.
The Umbraco Awards celebrate outstanding projects built on the Umbraco platform, showcasing innovation across various categories such as Best Cloud Solution, Most Innovative Solution, and Best Designed Site. Winners will be announced at Codegarden 2025, highlighting the creativity and technical prowess within the Umbraco community.
May 14, 2025 - Europe - EUR 1250.00
May 15, 2025 - Europe - EUR 1250.00
May 19, 2025 - North America - EUR 1250.00
May 21, 2025 - North America - EUR 1250.00
Umbraco versions 10.0.0 - 10.8.9 and 13.0.0 - 13.8.0 are vulnerable to a user enumeration issue. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest minor versions (10.8.10, 13.5.3) to apply patches. Umbraco Cloud sites will receive automatic updates. Credit is given to Arne Hildrum, Kristian Eriksen, and Erik Hansen-Tangen Breien for reporting the vulnerability.
Cantarus shares common misconceptions about Umbraco as a CMS for membership organizations, highlighting its manageable upgrades, robust security, flexible hosting options, and customizable design capabilities. They emphasize that Umbraco is enterprise-ready, cost-effective, and trusted by major organizations, making it a viable choice for digital platforms.
Umbraco 16 introduces incremental improvements, including the exclusive use of the Tiptap rich text editor, property-level permissions, and content segment support. This release focuses on enhancing the editor experience and expanding extension points, while ensuring a straightforward upgrade process. The public release is scheduled for June 12, 2025.