How severe is CVE-2024-8049?

CVE-2024-8049 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-8049 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8049?

CVE-2024-8049 affects Progress Telerik Document Processing Libraries. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8049?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-8049 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8049 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48906.

When was CVE-2024-8049 published?

CVE-2024-8049 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8049

CVE-2024-8049 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Progress Telerik Document Processing Libraries with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-834.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48906
Weakness: CWE-834
Affected product: Progress Telerik Document Processing Libraries
Published: 2024-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Progress Telerik Document Processing Libraries, versions prior to 2024 Q4 (2024.4.1106), importing a document with unsupported features can lead to excessive processing, leading to excessive use of computing resources leaving the application process unavailable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8049?: In Progress Telerik Document Processing Libraries, versions prior to 2024 Q4 (2024.4.1106), importing a document with unsupported features can lead to excessive processing, leading to excessive use of computing resources leaving the application process unavailable.
How severe is CVE-2024-8049?: CVE-2024-8049 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-8049 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8049?: CVE-2024-8049 affects Progress Telerik Document Processing Libraries. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8049?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8049 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8049 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48906.
When was CVE-2024-8049 published?: CVE-2024-8049 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.telerik.com/devtools/document-processing/knowledge-base/excessive-allocation-cve-2024-8049

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:telerik_document_processing_libraries:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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