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Command Injection Vulnerability

Description

Product Alert – September 2024 - CVE-2024-7679

  • Telerik UI for WinForms 2024 Q3 (2024.3.806) or earlier.

Issue

CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

What Are the Impacts

In Progress Telerik UI for WinForms versions prior to 2024 Q3 (2024.3.924), a command injection attack is possible through improper neutralization of hyperlink elements.

Solution

We have addressed the issue and the Progress Telerik team recommends performing an upgrade to the version listed in the table below.

Current Version Guidance
2024 Q3 (2024.3.806) or earlier Update to 2024 Q3 (2024.3.924) (update instructions)

All customers who have a Telerik UI for WinForms license can access the downloads here Product Downloads | Your Account.

Notes

  • If a RichTextBox, PdfViewer, or Spreadsheet is not used in the project, the application is not affected by this issue.
  • To check your version of Telerik UI for WinForms
    • Via source code: Inspect the Version property of any of the Telerik.WinControls.* assembly references in the project.
    • Via deployed application: Locate any Telerik.WinControls.* DLL file in the application's directory and view the Properties > Details > Version.
  • If you have any questions or concerns related to this issue, open a new Technical Support case in Your Account | Support Center. Technical Support is available to Telerik customers with an active support plan.

External References

CVE-2024-7679 (HIGH)

CVSS: 7.8

In Progress Telerik UI for WinForms versions prior to 2024 Q3 (2024.3.924), a command injection attack is possible through improper neutralization of hyperlink elements.

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