Is CVE-2024-1212 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-1212 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-1212 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-1212 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-1212?

CVE-2024-1212 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-1212

Published: November 18, 2024

EPSS:94.31%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Progress Kemp LoadMaster contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the system through the LoadMaster management interface, enabling arbitrary system command execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Progress Kemp LoadMaster OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2024-11-18Federal patch deadline: 2024-12-09

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

Progress Kemp LoadMaster is affected by an OS command injection vulnerability, allowing an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary system commands via the management interface. The high EPSS score of 0.94305 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its active use by attackers. It is remotely exploitable without authentication.

Recommended Action

Administrators should immediately apply all available security updates for Progress Kemp LoadMaster. Restrict access to the LoadMaster management interface to trusted networks and users.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-1212 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-1212 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.