Predictable Default Key Issue in Telerik UI for AJAX
CVE-2026-13184

7.5HIGH

What is CVE-2026-13184?

The vulnerability in Progress® Telerik® UI for AJAX versions prior to v2026.2.708 allows for inadequate upload metadata integrity protection. When the Telerik.Upload.ConfigurationHashKey is not set and the machineKey is not explicitly configured, the system may revert to a predictable default key. This situation could allow malicious actors to forge protected upload metadata, potentially leading to further exploit chains and increased security risks within applications utilizing this component.

Affected Version(s)

Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX 2010.1.309 < 2026.2.708

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Marcio Almeida of TantoSec
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