CVE-2026-8037: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Progress Software LoadMaster
CVE-2026-8037 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in the API of Progress ADC LoadMaster products. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the LoadMaster appliance by exploiting unsanitized input in multiple command endpoints. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No affected versions or patch information are currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-8037) involves OS command injection in the API of Progress ADC LoadMaster products. Unsanitized input in multiple command endpoints enables an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary system commands remotely on the LoadMaster appliance. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access, no privileges or user interaction, and results in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely execute arbitrary OS commands on the vulnerable LoadMaster appliance, leading to full compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can result in unauthorized control over the device and disruption of its services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the vulnerable API endpoints and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the LoadMaster appliance API to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-8037: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Progress Software LoadMaster
Description
CVE-2026-8037 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in the API of Progress ADC LoadMaster products. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the LoadMaster appliance by exploiting unsanitized input in multiple command endpoints. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No affected versions or patch information are currently provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-8037) involves OS command injection in the API of Progress ADC LoadMaster products. Unsanitized input in multiple command endpoints enables an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary system commands remotely on the LoadMaster appliance. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access, no privileges or user interaction, and results in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely execute arbitrary OS commands on the vulnerable LoadMaster appliance, leading to full compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can result in unauthorized control over the device and disruption of its services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the vulnerable API endpoints and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the LoadMaster appliance API to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-57pc-jm9r-hgj4
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-8037"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a7742a8bf8831d539b08c1a
Added to database: 08/08/2026, 14:52:24 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 15:19:25 UTC
Last updated: 08/08/2026, 18:03:18 UTC
Views: 4
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