CVE entry · CVE-2026-8037
CVE-2026-8037: Progress LoadMaster Command Injection Vulnerability
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.
- Actively exploited: added to CISA’s KEV catalog on August 7, 2026.
- Use by ransomware: not established so far.
- Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: August 10, 2026.
Description from CISA’s KEV catalog.
What to do
- Check whether your estate includes Progress LoadMaster, including internet-facing devices.
- Apply the vendor’s patch or mitigations (references below). Failing that, isolate the product or stop using it, as CISA requires of US federal agencies.
- An exploited vulnerability has often been used before it was fixed: look for signs of compromise, especially on internet-facing devices.
References
- Vendor advisory or reference cited by CISA (community.progress.com)
- NVD entry (NIST)
- CISA KEV catalog