Remote code execution in Progress LoadMaster

1) Improper authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU100597

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [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:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1212

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing authentication in the LoadMaster management interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can use the interface to execute arbitrary commands and compromise the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LoadMaster: 7.2.48.0 - 7.2.59.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:progress_software_corporation:loadmaster:7.2.48.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:progress_software_corporation:loadmaster:7.2.54.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:progress_software_corporation:loadmaster:7.2.55.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:progress_software_corporation:loadmaster:7.2.56.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:progress_software_corporation:loadmaster:7.2.57.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:progress_software_corporation:loadmaster:7.2.58.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:progress_software_corporation:loadmaster:7.2.59.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://support.kemptechnologies.com/hc/en-us/articles/24325072850573-Release-Notice-LMOS-7-2-59-2-7-2-54-8-7-2-48-10-CVE-2024-1212
https://support.kemptechnologies.com/hc/en-us/articles/23878931058445-LoadMaster-Security-Vulnerability-CVE-2024-1212

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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.