Vulnerability · Published May 2, 2024 · Assigned by ProgressSoftware

CVE-2024-3544LoadMaster Hardcoded SSH Key

High 7.5

In plain English

A high-severity hard-coded credentials in LoadMaster from Progress Software Corporation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 32% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 67.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Unauthenticated attackers can perform actions, using SSH private keys, by knowing the IP address and having access to the same network of one of the machines in the HA or Cluster group. This vulnerability has been closed by enhancing LoadMaster partner communications to require a shared secret that must be exchanged between the partners before communication can proceed.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Progress Software Corporation LoadMaster LoadMaster 7.2.55.0 (GA) – before 7.2.59.4LoadMaster 7.2.49.0 (LTSF) – before 7.2.54.10LoadMaster 7.2.48.11 (LTS) – before 7.2.48.12

Weakness: CWE-798 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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