OS Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Progress LoadMaster, ECS Connection Manager, Object Scale Connection Manager & MOVEit WAF
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-8037 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | ProgressSoftware |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-06-04 14:16:45 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-10 20:19:44 UTC |
| Description | 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 |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 9.8 CRITICAL from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.993110000 probability, percentile 0.999370000 (date 2026-08-21)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2026-08-07; due 2026-08-10; ransomware use Unknown
Problem Types: CWE-77 | CWE-77 CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 9.6 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 9.6 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | Progress |
|---|---|
| Product | LoadMaster |
| Name | Progress LoadMaster Command Injection Vulnerability |
| Required Action | 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. |
| Notes | https://community.progress.com/s/article/LoadMaster-Critical-Security-Bulletin-June-2026-CVE-2026-8037-CVE-2026-33691 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8037 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Progress | Connection Manager For Objectscale | All | All | All | All |
| Application | Progress | Ecs Connection Manager | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Progress | Loadmaster | All | All | All | All |
| Application | Progress | Moveit Web Application Firewall | All | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Progress Software | LoadMaster | affected V7.2.60.0 V7.2.63.2 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Progress Software | LoadMaster | affected V7.2.45.12 V7.2.54.18 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Progress Software | ECS Connections Manager | affected V7.2.60.0 V7.2.63.2 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Progress Software | Object Scale Connection Manager | affected V7.2.60.0 V7.2.63.2 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Progress Software | MOVEit WAF | affected V7.2.60.0 V7.2.63.2 custom | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| labs.watchtowr.com/enterprise-tech-in-shell-out-progress-kemp-loadmaster-uniniti... | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | labs.watchtowr.com | Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory |
| community.progress.com/s/article/LoadMaster-Critical-Security-Bulletin-June-2026-CVE... | [email protected] | community.progress.com | Patch, Vendor Advisory |
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource |
| www.esentire.com/security-advisories/progress-kemp-loadmaster-vulnerability-ta... | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.esentire.com | Third Party Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Jacky Yang and Syed Ibrahim Ahmed of TrendAI Research (en)
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| ADP | 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000Z | CVE-2026-8037 added to CISA KEV |
Workarounds
CNA: plain text
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.