CVE-2026-40305 — DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) is an open-source web content
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CVE-2026-40305 — DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) is an open-source web content management platform (CMS) in the Microsoft ecosystem. Starting in version 6.0.0 and prior to version 10.2.2, in the friends feature, a user could craft a request that would force the acceptance of a friend request on another us
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-285, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-40305 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-40305 DNN Friends Feature Exploitation Attempt
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Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-40305 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-40305 |
| CWE-285 | weakness | CWE-285 |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 18, 2026 at 01:16 UTC |
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