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CVE-2026-16139

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

Published: Aug 17, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-20
7.2HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
0.7%
Top 51.0%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

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.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:HUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:HPrivileges Required
High
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-20CWE-22CWE-73

Affected Products

Progress
commercial·CAaka whatsup gold, moveit transfer, ws ftp server
ShareFile Storage Zones ControllerOn-prem
Cloud & SaaS / saas-application
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Exploitability

Official Patch Available
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MITRE ATT&CK

3 techniques
Collection
Discovery
Initial Access
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References

https://support.sharefile.com/s/article/ShareFile-Storage-Zone-Controller-SZC-Service-Disruption-Guidance-Login-Issues-and-Access-Information
support.sharefile.com

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