CVE-2026-14932: CWE-321 Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in Progress Software Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX
In Progress® Telerik® UI for AJAX prior to v2026.2.708, the obsolete RadChart component's ChartImage.axd handler is vulnerable to unauthenticated file read and deletion of image-extension files within the application directory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-14932 in Progress Software Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX prior to version 2026.2.708 involves the obsolete RadChart component's ChartImage.axd handler. It permits unauthenticated file read and deletion of image-extension files within the application directory. This issue stems from the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key (CWE-321), which weakens security controls around file handling. The affected version explicitly identified is 2009.1.311. There is no vendor advisory or patch currently available to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can read and delete image files within the application directory of the affected Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX component. This could lead to information disclosure of image files and potential disruption of application functionality due to file deletion. The confidentiality impact is low, integrity impact is none, and availability impact is low as per the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or restricting access to the obsolete RadChart component's ChartImage.axd handler to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-14932: CWE-321 Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in Progress Software Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX
Description
In Progress® Telerik® UI for AJAX prior to v2026.2.708, the obsolete RadChart component's ChartImage.axd handler is vulnerable to unauthenticated file read and deletion of image-extension files within the application directory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
pkg:nuget/telerik.ui.for.aspnet.ajaxRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-14932 in Progress Software Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX prior to version 2026.2.708 involves the obsolete RadChart component's ChartImage.axd handler. It permits unauthenticated file read and deletion of image-extension files within the application directory. This issue stems from the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key (CWE-321), which weakens security controls around file handling. The affected version explicitly identified is 2009.1.311. There is no vendor advisory or patch currently available to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can read and delete image files within the application directory of the affected Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX component. This could lead to information disclosure of image files and potential disruption of application functionality due to file deletion. The confidentiality impact is low, integrity impact is none, and availability impact is low as per the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or restricting access to the obsolete RadChart component's ChartImage.axd handler to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ProgressSoftware
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-07T10:26:06.376Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a60cec79c2644c7f8284947
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 14:08:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 14:23:17 UTC
Last updated: 07/23/2026, 00:19:37 UTC
Views: 13
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