CVE-2018-17060 Improper Access Control in Telerik Extensions
Remote attackers can access files within the server's web directory due to lack of request whitelisting in the obsolete Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC.
- 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-2018-17060?
CVE-2018-17060 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC (all versions) does not whitelist requests, which can allow a remote attacker to access files inside the server's web directory. NOTE: this product has been obsolete since June 2013.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17060?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including TelerikMvcExtensions. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
TelerikMvcExtensions NuGet | All versions to 2013.1.219 | None |
TelerikMvcExtensions NuGet | All versions to 2013.1.219 | None |
Products include Progress Telerik Extensions for Asp.net Mvc.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17060?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17060 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-2018-17060 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17060 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8h7p-qjv8-9mp4.