CVE-2026-4048: OS Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in UI in Progress ADC Products allows an authenticate

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-4048?

connection manager for objectscale: upgrade to 7.2.63.1; ecs connection manager: upgrade to 7.2.63.1; loadmaster: upgrade to 7.2.54.17, 7.2.63.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-4048 being exploited?

CVE-2026-4048 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-4048 affect?

CVE-2026-4048 affects connection manager for objectscale, ecs connection manager, loadmaster. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). OS Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in UI in Progress ADC Products allows an authenticated attacker with “All” permissions to execute arbitrary commands on the LoadMaster appliance by exploiting unsanitized input in a c

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HIGH 8.4UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-4048 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting connection manager for objectscale, ecs connection manager, loadmaster. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OS Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in UI in Progress ADC Products allows an authenticated attacker with “All” permissions to execute arbitrary commands on the LoadMaster appliance by exploiting unsanitized input in a custom WAF rule file during the file upload process.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2026-04-20
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Progress Software Corporation · Vendor: progress

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-20 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

progress connection manager for objectscale UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.2.63.1

Fixed in: 7.2.63.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy connection-manager-for-objectscale || rpm -q connection-manager-for-objectscale || connection-manager-for-objectscale --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.2.63.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade connection-manager-for-objectscale

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade connection-manager-for-objectscale

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

progress ecs connection manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.2.63.1

Fixed in: 7.2.63.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ecs-connection-manager || rpm -q ecs-connection-manager || ecs-connection-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.2.63.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ecs-connection-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ecs-connection-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

progress loadmaster UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.2.54.17 · < 7.2.63.1

Fixed in: 7.2.54.17, 7.2.63.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy loadmaster || rpm -q loadmaster || loadmaster --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.2.54.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade loadmaster

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade loadmaster

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-4048?

connection manager for objectscale: upgrade to 7.2.63.1; ecs connection manager: upgrade to 7.2.63.1; loadmaster: upgrade to 7.2.54.17, 7.2.63.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-4048 being exploited?

CVE-2026-4048 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-4048 affect?

CVE-2026-4048 affects connection manager for objectscale, ecs connection manager, loadmaster. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). OS Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in UI in Progress ADC Products allows an authenticated attacker with “All” permissions to execute arbitrary commands on the LoadMaster appliance by exploiting unsanitized input in a c

How urgent is CVE-2026-4048?

Priority 50/100. High severity

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