CVE-2024-7575
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on systems running vulnerable versions of Progress Telerik UI for WPF. Attackers can exploit improper neutralization of hyperlink elements to inject malicious commands. Organizations using affected Telerik UI for WPF versions in their Windows applications are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Progress Telerik UI for WPF
📦 What is this software?
Ui For Wpf by Telerik
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with remote code execution, allowing attackers to install malware, steal data, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Limited command execution within application context, potentially leading to data exfiltration, privilege escalation, or lateral movement.
If Mitigated
No impact if application is properly patched or uses input validation/sanitization for hyperlink elements.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction with malicious hyperlinks, but no authentication is needed once the link is triggered.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2024.3.924 (2024 Q3 release)
Vendor Advisory: https://docs.telerik.com/devtools/wpf/knowledge-base/command-injection-cve-2024-7575
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Update Telerik UI for WPF to version 2024.3.924 or later. 2. Rebuild and redeploy affected applications. 3. Restart applications/services using the updated components.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation for Hyperlinks
windowsImplement strict input validation and sanitization for all hyperlink content before processing.
Disable Untrusted Hyperlinks
windowsConfigure applications to disable or restrict hyperlink functionality from untrusted sources.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate vulnerable applications from critical systems.
- Deploy application control solutions to restrict execution of unauthorized commands.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check application dependencies for Telerik UI for WPF versions below 2024.3.924.Check Version:
Check project references or package manager (NuGet) for Telerik.UI.for.Wpf version.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify Telerik UI for WPF version is 2024.3.924 or higher in application dependencies.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process execution from WPF applications
- Suspicious command-line arguments in process logs
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from WPF applications
- Command and control traffic patterns
SIEM Query:
Process Creation where (CommandLine contains suspicious patterns) AND (ParentImage contains wpf-related executables)