Remote command execution in Progress LoadMaster

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU96965

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7591

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the management interface. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted HTTP request to the server and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LoadMaster: before 7.2.60.0.22520

Multi-Tenant Hypervisor: before 7.2.60.0.22520

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:progress_software_corporation:loadmaster:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:progress_software_corporation:multi-tenant_hypervisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://support.kemptechnologies.com/hc/en-us/articles/29196371689613-LoadMaster-Security-Vulnerability-CVE-2024-7591

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.