Advisory Details

June 9th, 2026

Progress Software Kemp LoadMaster dodelapikey Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2026-8037
CVSS SCORE	8.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS	Progress Software
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	Kemp LoadMaster
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	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 specific flaw exists within the dodelapikey method. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Progress Software has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: https://docs.progress.com/bundle/release-notes_loadmaster-7-2-63-2/page/Introduction.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2026-04-15 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2026-06-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory 2026-06-09 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT	Syed Ibrahim Ahmed of TrendAI Research

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