How severe is CVE-2026-13189?

CVE-2026-13189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-13189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-13189?

CVE-2026-13189 affects Progress Telerik Ui For Asp.net Ajax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-13189?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-13189 published?

CVE-2026-13189 was published on 2026-07-22 and last updated on 2026-08-06.

CVE-2026-13189

CVE-2026-13189 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Telerik Ui For Asp.net Ajax with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-36.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-36
Affected product: Progress Telerik Ui For Asp.net Ajax
Published: 2026-07-22
Last modified: 2026-08-06

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.

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.
How severe is CVE-2026-13189?: CVE-2026-13189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-13189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-13189?: CVE-2026-13189 affects Progress Telerik Ui For Asp.net Ajax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-13189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-13189 published?: CVE-2026-13189 was published on 2026-07-22 and last updated on 2026-08-06.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:telerik_ui_for_asp.net_ajax:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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