Progress LoadMaster Command Injection Vulnerability
Description
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.
What to do
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.
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Details
- Vendor
- Progress
- Product
- LoadMaster
- CVE
- CVE-2026-8037
- Affected versions
- LoadMaster 7.2: from V7.2.60.0 to V7.2.63.2 (excluded); from V7.2.54.12 to V7.2.54.18 (excluded) — fixed in V7.2.63.2, V7.2.54.18
ECS Connections Manager 7.2: from V7.2.60.0 to V7.2.63.2 (excluded) — fixed in V7.2.63.2
Object Scale Connection Manager 7.2: from V7.2.60.0 to V7.2.63.2 (excluded) — fixed in V7.2.63.2
MOVEit WAF 7.2: from V7.2.60.0 to V7.2.63.2 (excluded) — fixed in V7.2.63.2 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory) - CVSS score
- 9.6
- Actively exploited
- Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- CISA due date
- August 10, 2026 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
- Source
- CISA KEV – original advisory
- Published
- August 7, 2026
The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.