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CVE-2026-8037 Progress Software CVE debrief

CVE-2026-8037 is a critical OS Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in the API of Progress ADC Products. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the LoadMaster appliance by exploiting unsanitized input in multiple command endpoints. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.6, indicating a critical severity level.

Vendor
Progress Software
Product
LoadMaster
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.6
CISA KEV
Listed
Original CVE published
2026-08-07
Original CVE updated
2026-08-07
Advisory published
2026-08-07
Advisory updated
2026-08-07

Who should care

Administrators and users of Progress ADC Products, particularly those using the LoadMaster appliance, should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to mitigate the risk.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the API of Progress ADC Products, specifically in multiple command endpoints that do not properly sanitize input. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject OS commands, leading to remote code execution.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the patch provided by Progress as soon as possible.
  • Review and update the configuration of the LoadMaster appliance to ensure that it is not exposed to untrusted networks.
  • Implement additional security measures, such as monitoring and logging, to detect and respond to potential attacks.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail can be found at [cve-org] and [nvd], respectively. Additional information is available in the Progress community article [ref-4].

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-8037 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-8037

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-8037 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8037

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://community.progress.com/s/article/LoadMaster-Critical-Security-Bulletin-June-2026-CVE-2026-8037-CVE-2026-33691

    [email protected]

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.