External risk intelligence

Progress LoadMaster Command Execution Vulnerability

CVE advisoryKnown Exploit

CVE-2024-1212

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary system commands by exploiting a vulnerability in the LoadMaster management interface. This poses a significant business risk, potentially leading to unauthorized access, system compromise, and data breaches. Organizations should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to

5Halo Surface Signal

OS Command Injection

Progress Loadmaster

7.2.48.1 to before 7.2.48.107.2.54.0 to before 7.2.54.87.2.55.0 to before 7.2.59.2

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2024-1212

The vulnerability exists in the management interface of a LoadMaster load balancer. Such appliances are specifically designed to be internet-facing to perform their primary function as edge gateways and traffic managers, making the management surface a common point of exposure in standard deployments.

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

Unauthenticated attackers can gain system access through the LoadMaster management interface. This vulnerability allows for the execution of arbitrary commands on the affected system. The primary impact is the potential for unauthorized command execution, which can compromise system integrity and data.

  • Vulnerable LoadMaster management interface
  • Arbitrary system command execution
  • Compromised system integrity and data

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

Attackers can exploit a vulnerability in the LoadMaster management interface to gain unauthorized access. This allows them to execute arbitrary system commands, leading to potential system compromise. The attack does not require any prior authentication to initiate.

  • Unauthenticated remote exposure to the management interface.
  • Attacker accesses the system remotely.
  • Attacker executes arbitrary commands.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This vulnerability presents a significant risk to organizations utilizing the affected LoadMaster product. Attackers with a low skill level can exploit this vulnerability remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized access and execution of commands on the system. This could result in severe business disruption and data compromise.

  • Likely attacker skill level: Low
  • Required access or conditions: None
  • Business risk or urgency: High

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

Attackers can execute arbitrary system commands on affected systems by exploiting a vulnerability in the LoadMaster management interface. This unauthenticated remote access can lead to significant data compromise, system disruption, and potential lateral movement within the network. Organizations should prioritize addressing this critical vulnerability to mitigate business risk and protect sensitive information.

  • Find affected LoadMaster assets.
  • Limit network access to the management interface.
  • Apply vendor fixes and confirm remediation.

Frequently asked questions

What is Progress LoadMaster and its function?

Progress LoadMaster is a load balancer appliance designed to manage and distribute network traffic across multiple servers. Its purpose is to enhance application availability, optimize performance, and improve overall system reliability by intelligently directing user requests to healthy and available servers.

What is CVE-2024-1212, and what type of weakness does it involve?

CVE-2024-1212 is classified as an OS command injection vulnerability, categorized under CWE-78. This specific weakness allows an attacker to manipulate the software into executing unintended system commands, potentially granting them control over the underlying operating system.

How does an attacker exploit the CVE-2024-1212 vulnerability in LoadMaster?

The exploitation of CVE-2024-1212 involves an unauthenticated remote attacker gaining access through the LoadMaster management interface. This access allows for the execution of arbitrary system commands, enabling unauthorized control and potential system compromise.

What is the relevance of the Halo Surface Signal for CVE-2024-1212?

The Halo Surface Signal indicates a 'Very likely' exposure for CVE-2024-1212. This is because the vulnerability resides in the management interface of a LoadMaster load balancer, a component typically internet-facing for traffic management, thus presenting a common point of exposure in standard deployments.

What steps should be taken to respond to the CVE-2024-1212 vulnerability?

Organizations should identify all affected LoadMaster assets, restrict network access to the management interface, and promptly apply vendor-provided fixes. Confirming successful remediation is crucial to mitigate the associated business risks and protect sensitive information.

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