CVE-2026-8037OS Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Progress LoadMaster, ECS Connection Manager, Object Scale Connection Manager & MOVEit WAF
OS Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in API in Progress ADC Products allows an un-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the LoadMaster appliance by exploiting unsanitized input in multiple command endpoints
Overview
Severity
| Score | Severity | Version | Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | CRITICAL | 3.1NVD | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 9.6 | CRITICAL | 3.1ProgressSoftware (CNA) | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CISA required action
⚡ Known exploited · remediation due Aug 10, 2026
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Details
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-8037
- Status
- Analyzed
- Assigner (CNA)
- ProgressSoftware
- Published
- Jun 4, 2026
- Last modified
- 2026-10-15 14:17 UTC
- Weaknesses
- CWE-77 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Products
As published by the CNA in the CVE record.
Progress SoftwareLoadMaster2 version ranges
- V7.2.60.0 before V7.2.63.2
- V7.2.54.12 before V7.2.54.18
Progress SoftwareECS Connections Manager1 version range
- V7.2.60.0 before V7.2.63.2
Progress SoftwareObject Scale Connection Manager1 version range
- V7.2.60.0 before V7.2.63.2
Progress SoftwareMOVEit WAF1 version range
- V7.2.60.0 before V7.2.63.2
References
- community.progress.com https://community.progress.com/s/article/LoadMaster-Critical-Security-Bulletin-June-2026-CVE-2026-8037-CVE-2026-33691
- labs.watchtowr.com https://labs.watchtowr.com/enterprise-tech-in-shell-out-progress-kemp-loadmaster-uninitialized-heap-to-pre-auth-rce-cve-2026-8037/
- cisa.gov https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-8037
- esentire.com https://www.esentire.com/security-advisories/progress-kemp-loadmaster-vulnerability-targeted-cve-2026-8037