Progress LoadMaster API command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Progress LoadMaster, ECS Connections Manager, Object Scale Connection Manager and MOVEit WAF. It has been declared as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component API. Executing a manipulation can lead to command injection. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-8037. The attack is only possible within the local network. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Progress LoadMaster, ECS Connections Manager, Object Scale Connection Manager and MOVEit WAF (version now known). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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

The weakness was disclosed by Jacky Yang and Syed Ibrahim Ahmed. The advisory is shared for download at community.progress.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-8037 since 05/06/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1202.

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 08/07/2026 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 08/10/2026:

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 BO

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Command injection
CWE: CWE-77 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/06/2026 CVE reserved
06/04/2026 +29 days Advisory disclosed
06/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/07/2026 +64 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: community.progress.com
Researcher: Jacky Yang, Syed Ibrahim Ahmed
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-8037 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-8037
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-368332
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/04/2026 16:03
Updated: 08/07/2026 21:30
Changes: 06/04/2026 16:03 (63), 07/13/2026 22:09 (11), 08/07/2026 20:42 (1), 08/07/2026 21:30 (12)
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