CVE-2024-1212
Progress Kemp LoadMaster contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the system through…
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- CVSS score
- 10.0 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2024-11-18, remediation due 2024-12-09)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-78
- Published
- 2024-02-21
- Last modified
- 2026-07-13
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Progress Kemp LoadMaster contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the system through the LoadMaster management interface, enabling arbitrary system command execution.
Affected products
- progress loadmaster
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2024-12-09.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- https://freeloadbalancer.com/
- https://kemptechnologies.com/
- https://support.kemptechnologies.com/hc/en-us/articles/23878931058445-LoadMaster-Security-Vulnerability-CVE-2024-1212
- https://support.kemptechnologies.com/hc/en-us/articles/24325072850573-Release-Notice-LMOS-7-2-59-2-7-2-54-8-7-2-48-10-CVE-2024-1212
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-1212
FAQ
Is CVE-2024-1212 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-1212 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2024-11-18, with a federal remediation deadline of 2024-12-09. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-1212?
CVE-2024-1212 has a CVSS base score of 10.0 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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