CVE-2026-18672
RadImageEditor ClientState Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX
Description
In Progress® Telerik® UI for AJAX prior to v2026.3.812, insufficient validation of client-supplied state in RadImageEditor may allow an attacker to influence which file is returned by the control's image cache, potentially exposing file contents outside the intended image directories.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 2, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 2, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | f9fea0b6-671e-4eea-8fde-31911902ae05 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Telerik UI for AJAX to version 2026.3.812 or later.
- Apply vendor patches and security advisories promptly.
- Validate client-supplied data in image cache operations.
- Restrict access to sensitive files and directories.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-18672.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.telerik.com/products/aspnet-ajax/documentation/knowledge-base/kb-security-rie-path-traversal-cve-2026-18672 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-18672
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In Progress® Telerik® UI for AJAX prior to v2026.3.812, insufficient validation of client-supplied state in RadImageEditor may allow an attacker to influence which file is returned by the control's image cache, potentially exposing file contents outside the intended image directories. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/18xxx/CVE-2026-18672.json">CVE-2026-18672</a> Added Reference https://www.telerik.com/products/aspnet-ajax/documentation/knowledge-base/kb-security-rie-path-traversal-cve-2026-18672 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-18672', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-02T10:42:47.826453Z'}