Progress LoadMaster, ECS Connection Manager, Object Scale Connection Manager, and MOVEit WAF Improper Authorization Allows Privilege Escalation to Root
CVE-2026-59689

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Progress Software
Status
Loadmaster
Ecs Connection Manager
Object Scale Connection Manager
Moveit Waf
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-59689?

An Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Progress Software LoadMaster, ECS Connection Manager, Object Scale Connection Manager, and MOVEit WAF allows an authenticated attacker with low privileges to escalate privileges to root on the affected appliance, potentially resulting in full system compromise.

Affected Version(s)

ECS Connection Manager 7.2.60.0 < 7.2.63.3

LoadMaster 7.2.36 < 7.2.63.3

LoadMaster 7.2.36 < 7.2.54.19

References

https://community.progress.com/s/article/LoadMaster-Criti...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Xander Mackenzie | @thetrueartist.co.uk working with TrendAI Zero Day Initiative
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