[ CVE-2026-8037 · Published 4 Jun 2026 ]
Progress LoadMaster Command Injection Vulnerability
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2026-08-07
- EPSS: 77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 100% of CVEs)
- Critical severity: CVSS 9.8
[ Description ]Official 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
CISA: Progress LoadMaster contains a command injection vulnerability that allows an un-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the LoadMaster appliance by exploiting unsanitized input in multiple command endpoints.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 10 Aug 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.
- Patch on community.progress.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
- Patch on labs.watchtowr.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- community.progress.com/s/article/LoadMaster-Critical-Security-Bulletin-June-2026-CVE-20…PatchVendor Advisory
- labs.watchtowr.com/enterprise-tech-in-shell-out-progress-kemp-loadmaster-uninitialized-…ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource
- www.esentire.com/security-advisories/progress-kemp-loadmaster-vulnerability-targeted-cv…Third Party Advisory