CVE-2017-11317

Name: CVE-2017-11317
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-23T17:29:00.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 83.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11317 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 83.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

83.48%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 2, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Telerik	Ui For Asp.Net Ajax	<= 2016.3.1027
Telerik	Ui For Asp.Net Ajax	2017.2.503
Telerik	Ui For Asp.Net Ajax	2017.2.621

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159653/Telerik-UI-ASP.NET-AJAX-RadAsyncUpload-Deserialization.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.telerik.com/support/kb/aspnet-ajax/upload-%28async%29/details/unrestricted-file-uploadMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2018-0006Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43874/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159653/Telerik-UI-ASP.NET-AJAX-RadAsyncUpload-Deserialization.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.telerik.com/support/kb/aspnet-ajax/upload-%28async%29/details/unrestricted-file-uploadMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2018-0006Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43874/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-11317US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11317?

How severe is CVE-2017-11317?

CVE-2017-11317 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 83.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11317?

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Source: NVD / NIST