CVE-2026-16139

Arbitrary file write via path traversal in Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller potentially leading to remote code execution

Published Aug 17, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller versions <= 5.12.5 and <= 6.0.2, an authenticated zone administrator can exploit improper validation in the download preparation flow, enabling attacker-controlled files to be written outside the intended preparation directory. This can lead to remote code execution in v5 versions. Remote code execution is not confirmed on v6 versions.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to ShareFile Storage Zones Controller versions 5.12.6 or 6.0.3 or later.

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History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:progress:sharefile_storage_zones_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Progress
Progress sharefile Storage Zones Controller
Vendors & Products Progress
Progress sharefile Storage Zones Controller
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Description In Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller versions <= 5.12.5 and <= 6.0.2, an authenticated zone administrator can exploit improper validation in the download preparation flow, enabling attacker-controlled files to be written outside the intended preparation directory. This can lead to remote code execution in v5 versions. Remote code execution is not confirmed on v6 versions.
Title Arbitrary file write via path traversal in Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller potentially leading to remote code execution
Weaknesses CWE-20
CWE-22
CWE-73
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
ProgressSoftware
Published
Updated
Aug 18, 2026, 3:55 AM
Reserved
Jul 17, 2026, 4:56 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 17, 2026, 2:20 PM
Modified
Sep 2, 2026, 6:47 PM