CVE-2026-59689: Auth Bypass (CVSS 8)

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0017

Probability of exploitation

0.07%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

References

Other References

https://community.progress.com/s/article/LoadMaster-Critical-Security-Bulletin-July-2026-CVE-2026-59686-CVE-2026-59687-CVE-2026-59688-CVE-2026-59689-CVE-2026-59690

Frequently Asked Questions

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-59689? +

CVE-2026-59689 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0017, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-59689? +

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