CVE-2026-8037
Progress LoadMaster Command Injection Vulnerability
CVSS
9.6
Critical
EPSS
99.6%
p100
KEV
YES
Aug 7, 2026
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: Jun 4, 2026 · Last modified: Aug 10, 2026 · CWE-77
Product
Progress / LoadMaster
Vulnerability
Progress LoadMaster Command Injection Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Aug 7, 2026
Remediate by
Aug 10, 2026
Known ransomware use
No
Summary 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.
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
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
- community.progress.comhttps://community.progress.com/s/article/LoadMaster-Critical-Security-Bulletin-June-2026-CVE-2026-8037-CVE-2026-33691
- labs.watchtowr.comhttps://labs.watchtowr.com/enterprise-tech-in-shell-out-progress-kemp-loadmaster-uninitialized-heap-to-pre-auth-rce-cve-2026-8037/
- www.cisa.govhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-8037
- www.esentire.comhttps://www.esentire.com/security-advisories/progress-kemp-loadmaster-vulnerability-targeted-cve-2026-8037