HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-11357
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2017-11357

Published: January 26, 2023

EPSS:93.84%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability in RadAsyncUpload that can result in file uploads in a limited location and/or remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX Insecure Direct Object Reference Vulnerability

Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability in RadAsyncUpload that can result in file uploads in a limited location and/or remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2023-01-26Federal patch deadline: 2023-02-16⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS
Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX's RadAsyncUpload component can lead to unauthorized file uploads or remote code execution. With an EPSS score of 0.93843, there is a very high probability of exploitation, and its inclusion in CISA's KEV confirms active exploitation, demanding urgent attention.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. Attackers can leverage this flaw to upload files to limited locations or achieve remote code execution.

Recommended Action

Organizations should apply the latest security updates for Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX. Review and restrict file upload functionalities to trusted users and file types.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-11357 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2017-11357 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-11357
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)93.84%
PublishedJan 26, 2023

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2017-11357 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.