CVE-2026-8037
CVE-2026-8037 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Progress Connection Manager For Objectscale with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2026-08-07). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 99% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2026-08-07)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-34260
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Progress Connection Manager For Objectscale
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OS Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in API in Progress ADC Products allows an un-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the LoadMaster appliance by exploiting unsanitized input in multiple command endpoints
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-8037?
- OS Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in API in Progress ADC Products allows an un-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the LoadMaster appliance by exploiting unsanitized input in multiple command endpoints
- How severe is CVE-2026-8037?
- CVE-2026-8037 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-8037 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2026-8037 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-08-07, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-8037?
- CVE-2026-8037 primarily affects Progress Connection Manager For Objectscale. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-8037?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
- Does CVE-2026-8037 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-8037 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-34260.
- When was CVE-2026-8037 published?
- CVE-2026-8037 was published on 2026-06-04 and last updated on 2026-08-10.
References
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/LoadMaster-Critical-Security-Bulletin-June-2026-CVE-2026-8037-CVE-2026-33691
- https://labs.watchtowr.com/enterprise-tech-in-shell-out-progress-kemp-loadmaster-uninitialized-heap-to-pre-auth-rce-cve-2026-8037/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-8037
- https://www.esentire.com/security-advisories/progress-kemp-loadmaster-vulnerability-targeted-cve-2026-8037
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:connection_manager_for_objectscale:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ecs_connection_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:moveit_web_application_firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:progress:loadmaster:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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