CVE-2026-59690: CWE-862: Missing Authorization in Progress Software LoadMaster
CVE-2026-59690 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Progress Software LoadMaster version 7.0.6. It allows an authenticated user with low privileges to perform administrative operations via the REST API that should be restricted. This flaw could lead to a full system compromise. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-59690 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in Progress Software LoadMaster version 7.0.6. An attacker with low-level authentication can exploit this flaw through the REST API to execute privileged administrative actions beyond their permission level. This unauthorized privilege escalation can result in complete system compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, indicating high severity. As of the published date, no official fix or mitigation guidance is available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges who can authenticate to the LoadMaster REST API can perform unauthorized administrative operations. This can lead to full system compromise, including potential control over the affected device and its functions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the REST API to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the LoadMaster management interfaces to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-59690: CWE-862: Missing Authorization in Progress Software LoadMaster
Description
CVE-2026-59690 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Progress Software LoadMaster version 7.0.6. It allows an authenticated user with low privileges to perform administrative operations via the REST API that should be restricted. This flaw could lead to a full system compromise. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.0high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-59690 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in Progress Software LoadMaster version 7.0.6. An attacker with low-level authentication can exploit this flaw through the REST API to execute privileged administrative actions beyond their permission level. This unauthorized privilege escalation can result in complete system compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, indicating high severity. As of the published date, no official fix or mitigation guidance is available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges who can authenticate to the LoadMaster REST API can perform unauthorized administrative operations. This can lead to full system compromise, including potential control over the affected device and its functions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the REST API to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the LoadMaster management interfaces to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ProgressSoftware
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-06T13:14:43.248Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6751329c2644c7f809ea14
Added to database: 07/27/2026, 12:38:10 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 05:14:19 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 16:41:09 UTC
Views: 113
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