Tag: root command execution

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Progress LoadMaster Flaw Lets Attackers Run Root Commands Pre-Auth

A critical flaw in Progress Kemp LoadMaster, known as CVE-2026-8037, allows attackers to run root commands without authentication - but a patch is now available to fix this gaping security hole. This vulnerability, scoring a severe 9.8, can be exploited with a simple crafted API request.

Analyst 207Jun 30, 2026

Linux terminal window on a workstation screen displays a command-line interface in a clean server room setting.

Linux Flaw Enables Root Command Execution on Major Distros

A newly discovered Linux flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-46333, allows hackers to easily gain root access on major distributions, putting countless systems at risk. This nine-year-old vulnerability, just recently exposed, is a wake-up call for Linux users everywhere.

Analyst 207May 21, 2026