CVE-2024-12251 in Telerik UI for WinUI
Summary
by MITRE • 02/12/2025
In Progress Telerik UI for WinUI versions prior to 2025 Q1 (3.0.0), a command injection attack is possible through improper neutralization of hyperlink elements.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/21/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-12251 affects Progress Telerik UI for WinUI components prior to version 2025 Q1 release. This security flaw resides in the handling of hyperlink elements within the user interface framework, creating a potential command injection vector that could be exploited by malicious actors. The issue manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize or neutralize user-supplied hyperlink data, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary commands that may execute within the application context.
The technical root cause of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the hyperlink processing pipeline. When applications using affected Telerik UI components parse and render user-provided hyperlink data, the system does not adequately neutralize potentially malicious content that could contain command injection payloads. This weakness aligns with CWE-77 which specifically addresses command injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into command strings without proper sanitization. The vulnerability represents a classic case of improper input handling that allows attackers to manipulate the application's execution flow through crafted hyperlink inputs.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation, potentially enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. An attacker could craft malicious hyperlinks containing shell commands or script payloads that would be executed when the application processes these links. This could result in complete system compromise, data exfiltration, or the installation of additional malicious software. The vulnerability affects applications built using Progress Telerik UI for WinUI framework, making it particularly concerning for enterprise environments where such components are widely deployed for desktop application development. The risk is amplified because the injection occurs at the hyperlink processing level, which is a common user interaction point in many applications.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate remediation through updating to the patched version 2025 Q1 or later of Progress Telerik UI for WinUI components. Organizations should also implement defensive measures including input validation at multiple layers, regular security scanning of applications, and monitoring for suspicious hyperlink patterns. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter, as it enables attackers to execute commands through the application's processing of user inputs. Additional protective measures include implementing web application firewalls, conducting regular security assessments, and ensuring that all user-supplied data undergoes proper sanitization before being processed by the application components. Organizations should also consider implementing network segmentation and access controls to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.