CVE-2026-15724: Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller path traversal

CVE-2026-15724 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.7 · Published 2026-07-21

Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller, a tool used by organizations to manage and store data in private or cloud-based storage, is affected by a security flaw. An authorized administrator could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security restrictions and access or modify sensitive files on the server. This could lead to the theft of confidential data or the unauthorized alteration of system files, potentially compromising the integrity of the storage environment.

Vendors: Progress Software Corporation.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-15724 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-15724 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-15724?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.7, published 21 July 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Progress Software Corporation ShareFile Storage Zones Controller Prior to 5.12.5 and 6.0.2.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-15724?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-15724 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-15724?
Check whether you run Progress Software Corporation ShareFile Storage Zones Controller at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A path traversal vulnerability exists in Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller due to improper input validation (CWE-20, CWE-22, CWE-73). An attacker with administrative privileges can leverage this flaw via network requests to escape the intended directory structure. This allows for arbitrary file read and write operations on the underlying server filesystem. Successful exploitation could lead to full system compromise or data exfiltration. The issue is resolved in versions 5.12.5 and 6.0.2.

Affected products

  • Progress Software Corporation ShareFile Storage Zones Controller Prior to 5.12.5 and 6.0.2

Timeline

  • 2026-07-21: advisory: Initial disclosure by Progress Software Corporation and NVD publication.
  • 2026-07-21: disclosed

References

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