CVE-2014-2217 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 25 Dec 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can write arbitrary files and execute code via path traversal in the RadAsyncUpload control of Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-2217?

CVE-2014-2217 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Dec 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the RadAsyncUpload control in the RadControls in Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX before Q3 2012 SP2 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a full pathname in the UploadID metadata value.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2217?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Progress Telerik Ui for Asp.net Ajax.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2217?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2217 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2014-2217 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2217 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8wc5-2r9c-cj2g.