Privilege Elevation via Telerik Reporting Installer

The impact of CVE-2024-0832 is significant, as it enables unauthorized privilege escalation. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can bypass standard access controls and execute code with elevated permissions. This could lead to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, or the installation of malicious software. The ability to manipulate the installer package suggests a relatively straightforward attack vector, particularly for users with some familiarity with the system. This vulnerability is particularly concerning in environments where user accounts have limited privileges, as it provides a means to circumvent those restrictions.

Organizations using Telerik Reporting in environments where user access controls are not strictly enforced are at higher risk. This includes environments with shared hosting configurations or legacy systems with less stringent security practices. Specifically, systems where users have write access to the Telerik Reporting installation directory are particularly vulnerable.

• windows / dotnet:

Get-Process | Where-Object {$_.ProcessName -like '*TelerikReporting*'}

• windows / dotnet: Check registry for unusual entries related to Telerik Reporting installation paths. • windows / dotnet: Monitor event logs for suspicious processes attempting to modify installation files. • dotnet: Review application configuration files for any unexpected or unauthorized modifications. • generic web: Monitor web server access logs for unusual requests targeting the Telerik Reporting installation directory.

1. 2024-01-31Disclosure

   disclosure

1. Reserviert2024-01-23
2. Veröffentlicht2024-01-31
3. Geändert2024-08-23
4. EPSS aktualisiert2026-04-02

The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-0832 is to upgrade Telerik Reporting to version 2024 R1 or later, which contains the fix. If an immediate upgrade is not feasible, consider restricting access to the installation package and closely monitoring user activity related to the installer. Implement least privilege principles to minimize the potential impact of a successful exploitation. While a direct WAF rule is unlikely, monitoring for unusual installer activity or file modifications could provide early detection. After upgrading, confirm the fix by attempting to run the installer with a low-privileged user account and verifying that privilege escalation is prevented.