ZDI-26-646: Progress Software Kemp LoadMaster escape_quotes Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Sep 9, 2026
·Updated
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Progress Software Kemp LoadMaster. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.2. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-8037.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Progress Software Kemp LoadMaster
Event History
Sep 9, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker must be authenticated to the affected Progress Software Kemp LoadMaster installation. The provided information does not identify any required privilege level beyond authentication.
2
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
A successful attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected installation. The advisory assigns this issue CVSS 7.2.