Unsafe Reflection Vulnerability in Progress Telerik UI for AJAX

CVE-2025-3600

What is CVE-2025-3600?

CVE-2025-3600 is a vulnerability found in Progress Telerik UI for AJAX, a framework used for creating rich web applications and user interfaces. This vulnerability stems from unsafe reflection practices within versions 2011.2.712 to 2025.1.218. Specifically, it can result in unhandled exceptions, which may crash the hosting process, ultimately leading to denial of service (DoS) for applications that rely on this framework. Organizations relying on Telerik UI for AJAX could face significant disruptions in their web services, affecting user access and potentially damaging their reputation.

Potential Impact of CVE-2025-3600

1. Denial of Service (DoS): The vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit unsafe reflection, leading to unhandled exceptions that can crash the application, rendering it unavailable to legitimate users.

2. Operational Disruption: The forced downtime of affected applications may disrupt business operations, causing delays in service delivery and loss of productivity, which could negatively impact customer relationships.

3. Reputational Damage: Organizations affected by this vulnerability may suffer damage to their reputation due to service outages, leading to diminished trust among clients and stakeholders, potentially affecting future business opportunities.

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