CVE-2026-13189: Path Traversal (CVSS 7.5)

Description

In Progress® Telerik® UI for AJAX prior to v2026.2.708, insufficient validation of the language parameter in the spell check handler may allow an attacker to influence server-side file path resolution and trigger unintended server-side requests.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0034

Probability of exploitation

0.26%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-36 CWE-36

References

Other References

https://www.telerik.com/products/aspnet-ajax/documentation/knowledge-base/kb-security-spellchecker-dictionarylanguage-path-traversal-CVE-2026-13189

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-13189? +

In Progress® Telerik® UI for AJAX prior to v2026.2.708, insufficient validation of the language parameter in the spell check handler may allow an attacker to influence server-side file path resolution and trigger unintended server-side requests. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-13189? +

CVE-2026-13189 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0034, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-13189? +

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