CVE-2019-19790: Path Traversal

Published Dec 13, 2019
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Updated

Path traversal in RadChart in Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX allows a remote attacker to read and delete an image with extension .BMP, .EXIF, .GIF, .ICON, .JPEG, .PNG, .TIFF, or .WMF on the server through a specially crafted request. NOTE: RadChart was discontinued in 2014 in favor of RadHtmlChart. All RadChart versions were affected. To avoid this vulnerability, you must remove RadChart's HTTP handler from a web.config (its type is Telerik.Web.UI.ChartHttpHandler).

Affected Software

3 affected components
Telerik RadChart
Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX
Progress Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX

Event History

Dec 13, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-19790?

CVE-2019-19790 is a path traversal vulnerability in Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX that allows a remote attacker to read and delete certain image files on the server.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-19790?

CVE-2019-19790 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-19790?

The vulnerability affects Telerik RadChart and Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-19790?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-19790 by sending a specially crafted request to the server, which allows them to read and delete specific image files.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-19790?

Yes, Telerik discontinued RadChart in 2014 and recommended using RadHtmlChart instead, which is not vulnerable to CVE-2019-19790.

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