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Progress Kemp LoadMaster Flaw Could Let Attackers Run Root Commands Pre-Auth
CVE-2026-8037 in Progress Kemp LoadMaster allows pre-auth root command execution via API; patches are available and a public PoC is out.
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A critical vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑8037) in Progress Kemp LoadMaster allows an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary commands as root by sending a crafted request to the appliance’s API. The flaw has a CVSS score of 9.8, according to ZDI. A patch is available. If the LoadMaster API is enabled, administrators should update immediately.
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