CVE-2018-17060: TelerikMvcExtensions Improper Access Control Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8h7p-qjv8-9mp4
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-284
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-17060 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting TelerikMvcExtensions libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves improper access control in telerik extensions. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2018-17060 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-17060
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8h7p-qjv8-9mp4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product TelerikMvcExtensions
Package Ecosystem NuGet
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2018-17060

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected TelerikMvcExtensions dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

TelerikMvcExtensions fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade TelerikMvcExtensions to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for TelerikMvcExtensions

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2018-17060, inspect your project dependencies for TelerikMvcExtensions:

inspect dependencies for TelerikMvcExtensions

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of TelerikMvcExtensions in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In TelerikMvcExtensions, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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.

CVE-2018-17060 Affected TelerikMvcExtensions Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
TelerikMvcExtensions
nuget/TelerikMvcExtensions
NuGet
≤ 2013.1.219

References

NVD — CVE-2018-17060 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-17060
TelerikMvcExtensions Security Information SECURITY
https://www.telerik.com/support/code-library/security-alert-for-the-obsolete-telerik-extensions-for-asp-net-mvc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17060?
CVE-2018-17060 is a security vulnerability in TelerikMvcExtensions involving Improper Access Control in Telerik Extensions under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which TelerikMvcExtensions versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: TelerikMvcExtensions.
What version fixes CVE-2018-17060?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is TelerikMvcExtensions affected?
Yes, TelerikMvcExtensions is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-17060?
CVE-2018-17060 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-17060?
CVE-2018-17060 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check NuGet dependencies for CVE-2018-17060?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for TelerikMvcExtensions'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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