Kemp LoadMaster Vulnerability: CISA Raises Alarm Over Exploit Attempts
CISA has issued a warning about attacks exploiting a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-1212, in Progress Software’s Kemp LoadMaster. This flaw allows attackers to fully compromise the system, but a patch is available. While SonicWall reported numerous exploitation attempts, successful attacks have not been confirmed. Stay patched, folks!
Hot Take:
Looks like Progress Software is giving “load balancing” a whole new meaning by balancing our patience as we wait for patches! Maybe Kemp should consider renaming their product to “Kemp LoadMonster,” given the monstrous vulnerability making the rounds. Remember, folks, in the world of cybersecurity, it’s always load today, patch tomorrow!
Key Points:
- CISA is warning organizations about a critical vulnerability in Progress Software’s Kemp LoadMaster.
- The vulnerability, CVE-2024-1212, involves unauthenticated command injection in the web-based admin interface.
- A patch was announced by Progress Software on February 7, but exploitation attempts have been reported.
- Rhino Security Labs discovered the flaw and shared technical details and a PoC exploit in March.
- SonicWall observed thousands of exploitation attempts but clarified no successful attacks were confirmed.
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