ZDI-CAN-31117: 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 level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
Authentication is required. The provided information does not identify any specific role, privilege level, or authentication method required.
2
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code on an affected Progress Software Kemp LoadMaster installation.