CVE-2026-59688: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Progress Software LoadMaster
An OS Command Injection vulnerability in Progress Software LoadMaster, ECS Connection Manager, Object Scale Connection Manager, and MOVEit WAF allows an authenticated attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected appliance via the backup restore functionality, potentially resulting in complete system compromise.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-59688) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands (CWE-78) in Progress Software LoadMaster, ECS Connection Manager, Object Scale Connection Manager, and MOVEit WAF. An attacker with authenticated high privileges can exploit the backup restore functionality to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected appliance. This can result in full system compromise. The vulnerability is confirmed in LoadMaster version 7.2.40.0. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to complete system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the backup restore functionality to trusted administrators only and monitor for suspicious activity related to backup operations.
CVE-2026-59688: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Progress Software LoadMaster
Description
An OS Command Injection vulnerability in Progress Software LoadMaster, ECS Connection Manager, Object Scale Connection Manager, and MOVEit WAF allows an authenticated attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected appliance via the backup restore functionality, potentially resulting in complete system compromise.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.4high
Affected software
Progress Software
LoadMaster
Progress Software
ECS Connection Manager
Progress Software
Object Scale Connection Manager
Progress Software
MOVEit WAF
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-59688) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands (CWE-78) in Progress Software LoadMaster, ECS Connection Manager, Object Scale Connection Manager, and MOVEit WAF. An attacker with authenticated high privileges can exploit the backup restore functionality to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected appliance. This can result in full system compromise. The vulnerability is confirmed in LoadMaster version 7.2.40.0. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to complete system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the backup restore functionality to trusted administrators only and monitor for suspicious activity related to backup operations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ProgressSoftware
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-06T13:14:43.248Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6751309c2644c7f809e9e0
Added to database: 07/27/2026, 12:38:08 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 00:16:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 07:31:54 UTC
Views: 68
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