RCE in Progress Connection Manager For Objectscale
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
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.996 (99.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.6 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Progress Connection_manager_for_objectscale
- Progress Ecs_connection_manager
- Progress Loadmaster
- Progress Moveit_web_application_firewall
- Progress Software Ecs Connections Manager — versions V7.2.60.0
- Progress Software Loadmaster — versions V7.2.60.0, V7.2.45.12
- Progress Software Moveit Waf — versions V7.2.60.0
- Progress Software Object Scale Connection Manager — versions V7.2.60.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@progress.com (vendor-advisory, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-8037?
- CVE-2026-8037 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Progress Connection Manager For Objectscale, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 9.6/10. Published 2026-06-04.
- How severe is CVE-2026-8037?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.6 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2026-8037 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2026-8037 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2026-08-07), indicating it is being actively exploited. 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.