How severe is CVE-2024-8755?

CVE-2024-8755 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-2024-8755 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8755?

CVE-2024-8755 affects Progress Loadmaster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8755?

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-2024-8755 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8755 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49398.

When was CVE-2024-8755 published?

CVE-2024-8755 was published on 2024-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8755

CVE-2024-8755 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Loadmaster with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49398
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Progress Loadmaster
Published: 2024-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability of Authenticated User in Progress LoadMaster allows : OS Command Injection.This issue affects:  Product Affected Versions LoadMaster From 7.2.55.0 to 7.2.60.1 (inclusive)   From 7.2.49.0 to 7.2.54.12 (inclusive)   7.2.48.12 and all prior versions Multi-Tenant Hypervisor 7.1.35.12 and all prior versions ECS All prior versions to 7.2.60.1 (inclusive)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8755?: Improper Input Validation vulnerability of Authenticated User in Progress LoadMaster allows : OS Command Injection.This issue affects:  Product Affected Versions LoadMaster From 7.2.55.0 to 7.2.60.1 (inclusive)   From 7.2.49.0 to 7.2.54.12 (inclusive)   7.2.48.12 and all prior versions Multi-Tenant Hypervisor 7.1.35.12 and all prior versions ECS All prior versions to 7.2.60.1 (inclusive)
How severe is CVE-2024-8755?: CVE-2024-8755 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-2024-8755 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8755?: CVE-2024-8755 affects Progress Loadmaster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8755?: 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-2024-8755 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8755 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49398.
When was CVE-2024-8755 published?: CVE-2024-8755 was published on 2024-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.kemptechnologies.com/hc/en-us/articles/30297374715661-LoadMaster-Security-Vulnerability-CVE-2024-8755

Affected products (1)

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