Arbitrary file write via path traversal in Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller potentially leading to remote code execution
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-16139 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | ProgressSoftware |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-08-17 14:20:19 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-18 04:16:44 UTC |
| 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. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7.2 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Problem Types: CWE-20 | CWE-22 | CWE-73 | CWE-22 CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | CWE-73 CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path | CWE-20 CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 7.2 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 7.2 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
HighUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Progress | ShareFile Storage Zones Controller | affected 5.12.5 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Progress | ShareFile Storage Zones Controller | affected 6.0.0 6.0.2 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| support.sharefile.com/s/article/ShareFile-Storage-Zone-Controller-SZC-Service-Disru... | [email protected] | support.sharefile.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
Solutions
CNA: Upgrade to ShareFile Storage Zones Controller versions 5.12.6 or 6.0.3 or later.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.