How severe is CVE-2024-2448?

CVE-2024-2448 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-2448 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 55% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2448?

CVE-2024-2448 primarily affects Progress Loadmaster. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2448?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-2448 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-2448 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27397.

When was CVE-2024-2448 published?

CVE-2024-2448 was published on 2024-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-2448

CVE-2024-2448 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Loadmaster with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 55% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 55% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27397
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Progress Loadmaster
Published: 2024-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability has been identified in LoadMaster. An authenticated UI user with any permission settings may be able to inject commands into a UI component using a shell command resulting in OS command injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2448?: An OS command injection vulnerability has been identified in LoadMaster. An authenticated UI user with any permission settings may be able to inject commands into a UI component using a shell command resulting in OS command injection.
How severe is CVE-2024-2448?: CVE-2024-2448 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-2448 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 55% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-2448?: CVE-2024-2448 primarily affects Progress Loadmaster. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2448?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-2448 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-2448 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27397.
When was CVE-2024-2448 published?: CVE-2024-2448 was published on 2024-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:loadmaster:*:*:*:*:ltsf:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:progress:loadmaster:*:*:*:*:ga:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:progress:loadmaster:7.1.35.10:*:*:*:mt:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:progress:loadmaster:7.2.48.10:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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