CVE-2024-12251: CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Progress Software Telerik UI for WinUI
CVE-2024-12251 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Progress Software's Telerik UI for WinUI versions prior to 2025 Q1 (3. 0. 0). The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in hyperlink inputs, allowing an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability requires local access with user interaction to exploit and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Progress Telerik UI for WinUI versions before 2025 Q1 (3.0.0) contain a command injection vulnerability (CWE-77) due to improper neutralization of special elements in hyperlink inputs. This flaw allows an attacker with local access and user interaction to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is not related to cloud services and no official fix or patch has been announced as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary commands on the affected system, resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires local access and user interaction, limiting remote exploitation. There are no known active exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with hyperlink inputs in Telerik UI for WinUI and limit local access to trusted users. Monitor vendor channels for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-12251: CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Progress Software Telerik UI for WinUI
Description
CVE-2024-12251 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Progress Software's Telerik UI for WinUI versions prior to 2025 Q1 (3. 0. 0). The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in hyperlink inputs, allowing an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability requires local access with user interaction to exploit and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Progress Telerik UI for WinUI versions before 2025 Q1 (3.0.0) contain a command injection vulnerability (CWE-77) due to improper neutralization of special elements in hyperlink inputs. This flaw allows an attacker with local access and user interaction to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is not related to cloud services and no official fix or patch has been announced as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary commands on the affected system, resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires local access and user interaction, limiting remote exploitation. There are no known active exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with hyperlink inputs in Telerik UI for WinUI and limit local access to trusted users. Monitor vendor channels for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ProgressSoftware
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-05T16:11:50.302Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69fe460acbff5d861025fb9a
Added to database: 5/8/2026, 8:22:34 PM
Last enriched: 5/8/2026, 8:36:19 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 1:13:07 AM
Views: 6
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