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CVE-2017-11317

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

Telerik.Web.UI in Progress Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX before R1 2017 and R2 before R2 2017 SP2 uses weak RadAsyncUpload encryption, which allows remote attackers to perform arbitrary file uploads or execute arbitrary code.

Published Mar 19, 2021 · Updated Oct 21, 2025

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2017-11317 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Ui For Asp.net Ajax (Telerik).
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 19, 2020. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Ui For Asp.net Ajax 2016.3.1027.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

84%

Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Telerik.Web.UI in Progress Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX before R1 2017 and R2 before R2 2017 SP2 uses weak RadAsyncUpload encryption, which allows remote attackers to perform arbitrary file uploads or execute arbitrary code.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CISA KEVApr 11, 2022May 2, 2022Not reported
Industry KEV feedJun 19, 2020May 2, 2022Not reported
CIRCL KEVApr 11, 2022May 2, 2022Not reported
ENISA EUVDApr 11, 2022n/aNot reported

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Affected Products

3 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Ui For Asp.net AjaxTelerik2017.2.503, 2017.2.6212016.3.1027

Patched Releases

Ui For Asp.net Ajax

2016.3.1027

Timeline

  1. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Jun 19, 2020

  2. Publicly disclosed

    Mar 19, 2021

  3. Added to CISA KEV

    Apr 11, 2022

  4. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Apr 11, 2022

  5. Added to ENISA EUVD

    Apr 11, 2022

  6. Last updated

    Oct 21, 2025

Weakness Type

  • CWE-326 Inadequate Encryption Strength

References

15 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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