A high-severity vulnerability affecting Umbraco versions 13.0.0 - 13.15.0, 17.0.0 - 17.5.2, and 18.0.0 - 18.0.1 has been identified and patched. Users are advised to upgrade to supported versions. The vulnerability allows unauthorized content retrieval via the delivery API. Thanks to Ardya Suryadinata for reporting the issue.
2026-07-11 from 11:30 to 15:30 (Asia/Kathmandu) - Needs a location
Umbraco Search will be integrated into Umbraco CMS version 19, replacing existing Examine search handling and core indexes. The new approach utilizes Umbraco Search abstractions for querying, simplifying implementations and allowing alternative search technologies. While breaking changes may occur, Umbraco Search can coexist with existing Examine implementations. Author: kjac.
Umbraco 18 introduces the Library feature for managing reusable content, enhancing the existing capabilities of Umbraco 17 LTS, which remains the primary focus for many projects. While Umbraco 18 offers new features like Elements, Umbraco 17 continues to receive updates, making it a stable choice for users.
Arnold Visser discusses the migration from Umbraco 13 LTS to Umbraco 17 LTS, outlining two upgrade paths: upgrading the existing solution or building a fresh setup on Umbraco Cloud. The latter offers a cleaner architecture and benefits from Umbraco Deploy, enhancing long-term stability and support during the transition before the 2026 EOL.
Umbraco HQ introduces Umbraco 18, a Standard-Term Support release featuring the new Elements functionality for reusable content and typed OpenAPI schemas for the Delivery API. The transition from Swashbuckle to Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi is discussed, alongside updates from recent Umbraco 17 minors and considerations for upgrading.
2026-07-02 from 17:00 to 17:45 (Asia/Kolkata) - Online
Umbraco HQ introduces "Elements," a new feature in Umbraco 18 designed for managing reusable content across pages. This fully-fledged content editing experience enhances content reuse and integrates seamlessly with block editors. The session highlights the improved editing workflow, reduced friction for editors, and the benefits of a library section for managing reusable elements.
In the talk by Umbraco HQ, Polette discusses the integration of AI into Umbraco CMS, emphasizing a strategic approach that prioritizes choice, control, and governance. She explores how Umbraco is adapting to an unpredictable future, the evolving role of content management, and upcoming features aimed at enhancing editor collaboration.
Andy Butland from Umbraco HQ discusses the upcoming features in Umbraco 18, including the new "elements" feature for reusable content, updates to the delivery API, and performance improvements. He emphasizes a smoother upgrade experience and outlines future plans for enhanced content management, AI integration, and collaboration tools for editors.
Umbraco 18 introduces the Elements feature for managing reusable content, typed OpenAPI schemas for enhanced API integration, and replaces Swashbuckle with Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi. The release also includes various performance improvements, backoffice enhancements, and community-driven features. Users are encouraged to test the Release Candidate and report any issues. Written by Andy Butland.
Laura Neto discusses the upgrade to Umbraco 18, highlighting the transition from Swashbuckle.AspNetCore to Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi for OpenAPI document generation. Users can migrate using the new AddBackOfficeOpenApiDocument method or directly call Microsoft's AddOpenApi method. The article outlines migration steps, configuration options, and the implications of continuing with Swashbuckle.
Umbraco 18 transitions OpenAPI document generation from Swashbuckle.AspNetCore to Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi, updating the spec from 3.0.4 to 3.1.1. This change affects client generation, customization, and serving of OpenAPI documents, requiring users to adapt their configurations and possibly migrate to the new library or retain Swashbuckle directly.
In this week's Devril deep dive, Sebastiaan and Lotte, alongside CMS Head Andy Butland, discuss the key features of Umbraco releases 17.2 and 17.3. Highlights include user group management enhancements, content management improvements, central package management, performance optimizations, and security updates. They also preview upcoming features in version 17.4, focusing on AI integration and lightweight external members.
Property editor that displays the most-used tags in a named group.
The upcoming feature in Umbraco CMS, titled "Reuse Content of Blocks," aims to enhance content management by allowing users to create reusable content elements stored in an element library. This will enable consistent updates across multiple documents, simplifying content management while maintaining flexibility for local customizations.
Nathaniel Nunes conducted a session on "Umbraco in Action" for Coders Club students at Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda. He introduced CMS concepts before demonstrating Umbraco's features, including its flexibility, integration with Next.js, and AI tools. The session fostered student engagement and highlighted comparisons between Umbraco and WordPress.