CVE-2024-1212
Progress Kemp LoadMaster OS Command Injection Vulnerability
Progress Kemp LoadMaster
Unauthenticated remote attackers can access the system through the LoadMaster management interface, enabling arbitrary system command execution.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 18 November 2024. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 9 December 2024.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 95.4%, which is higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2024-1212 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2024-1212.
What does CVE-2024-1212 affect?
CVE-2024-1212 affects Progress Kemp LoadMaster. Unauthenticated remote attackers can access the system through the LoadMaster management interface, enabling arbitrary system command execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-1212?
CVE-2024-1212 is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 95.4%, higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 9 December 2024.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2024-1212?
Apply the vendor patch for Progress Kemp LoadMaster as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.