CVE-2026-3517: CWE-77 in Progress Software LoadMaster
CVE-2026-3517 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability in Progress Software LoadMaster version 7. 1. 32. 0. It affects the API component of the product, allowing an authenticated attacker with 'Geo Administration' permissions to execute arbitrary commands on the LoadMaster appliance. The vulnerability arises from unsanitized input in the 'addcountry' command. There is no official patch or remediation level currently confirmed by the vendor. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-3517) in Progress Software LoadMaster 7.1.32.0 involves OS command injection (CWE-77) via the API's 'addcountry' command. An attacker with authenticated access and elevated privileges ('Geo Administration') can exploit unsanitized input to execute arbitrary commands on the device. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.4, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with attack vector requiring adjacent network access and high privileges but no user interaction. The vulnerability is published and assigned by ProgressSoftware but lacks an official remediation or patch at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with 'Geo Administration' permissions to execute arbitrary OS commands on the LoadMaster appliance, potentially leading to full compromise of the device, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. This could affect the appliance's operation and the security of the network it protects.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict 'Geo Administration' permissions to trusted administrators only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'addcountry' API command. Avoid exposing the management interface to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-3517: CWE-77 in Progress Software LoadMaster
Description
CVE-2026-3517 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability in Progress Software LoadMaster version 7. 1. 32. 0. It affects the API component of the product, allowing an authenticated attacker with 'Geo Administration' permissions to execute arbitrary commands on the LoadMaster appliance. The vulnerability arises from unsanitized input in the 'addcountry' command. There is no official patch or remediation level currently confirmed by the vendor. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.4high
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-3517) in Progress Software LoadMaster 7.1.32.0 involves OS command injection (CWE-77) via the API's 'addcountry' command. An attacker with authenticated access and elevated privileges ('Geo Administration') can exploit unsanitized input to execute arbitrary commands on the device. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.4, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with attack vector requiring adjacent network access and high privileges but no user interaction. The vulnerability is published and assigned by ProgressSoftware but lacks an official remediation or patch at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with 'Geo Administration' permissions to execute arbitrary OS commands on the LoadMaster appliance, potentially leading to full compromise of the device, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. This could affect the appliance's operation and the security of the network it protects.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict 'Geo Administration' permissions to trusted administrators only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'addcountry' API command. Avoid exposing the management interface to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ProgressSoftware
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-04T15:10:14.967Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e631a519fe3cd2cdff2609
Added to database: 4/20/2026, 2:01:09 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 8:03:37 PM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 1:08:05 PM
Views: 55
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