CVE-2024-11628
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a prototype pollution vulnerability in Progress Telerik Kendo UI for Vue components. Attackers can manipulate global prototype objects to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary commands. Applications using affected Kendo UI for Vue versions v2.4.0 through v6.0.1 are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Progress Telerik Kendo UI for Vue
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise if combined with other vulnerabilities or misconfigurations.
Likely Case
Denial of service through application crashes or unexpected behavior, potentially disrupting business operations.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and security controls in place, possibly causing minor application instability.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires specific knowledge of the application's use of Kendo UI components and ability to inject malicious payloads.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: v6.0.2 and later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.telerik.com/kendo-vue-ui/components/knowledge-base/kb-security-protoype-pollution-2024-11628
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Update Kendo UI for Vue package to v6.0.2 or later using npm update @progress/kendo-vue-* 2. Rebuild and redeploy your Vue.js application 3. Test application functionality after update
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and sanitization for all user inputs before processing by Kendo UI components.
Object.freeze on Prototypes
allUse Object.freeze() on global prototype objects to prevent modification, though this may break legitimate functionality.
Object.freeze(Object.prototype);
Object.freeze(Array.prototype);
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict Content Security Policy (CSP) to limit script execution
- Deploy web application firewall (WAF) with prototype pollution detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check package.json for @progress/kendo-vue-* dependencies with versions between 2.4.0 and 6.0.1 inclusive.Check Version:
npm list @progress/kendo-vue-*Verify Fix Applied:
Verify package.json shows @progress/kendo-vue-* dependencies at version 6.0.2 or higher.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected application crashes or restarts
- Unusual error messages related to prototype modifications
- Suspicious user input patterns in application logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual POST/PUT requests with complex nested objects
- Requests containing __proto__ or constructor properties
SIEM Query:
source="application_logs" AND ("prototype" OR "__proto__" OR "constructor") AND status="error"