CVE-2026-15724: In Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller versions prior to 5.12.5 and 6.0.2, an authenticated administra

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HIGH 8.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-15724 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.7) affecting sharefile storage zones controller. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller versions prior to 5.12.5 and 6.0.2, an authenticated administrative user can exploit a path traversal vulnerability to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem, write files to arbitrary directories, or determine whether specific files exist on the server.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-22, CWE-73
Published	2026-07-21
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Progress Software Corporation · Vendor: progress

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-21 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

progress sharefile storage zones controller UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.12.6 · >= 6.0 and < 6.0.3

Fixed in: 5.12.6, 6.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sharefile-storage-zones-controller || rpm -q sharefile-storage-zones-controller || sharefile-storage-zones-controller --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.12.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sharefile-storage-zones-controller

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sharefile-storage-zones-controller

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sharefile-storage-zones-controller sudo apt install sharefile-storage-zones-controller=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo apt-mark hold sharefile-storage-zones-controller

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sharefile-storage-zones-controller sudo dnf downgrade sharefile-storage-zones-controller-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add sharefile-storage-zones-controller

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-15724?

sharefile storage zones controller: upgrade to 5.12.6, 6.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-15724 being exploited?

CVE-2026-15724 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-15724 affect?

CVE-2026-15724 affects sharefile storage zones controller. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). In Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller versions prior to 5.12.5 and 6.0.2, an authenticated administrative user can exploit a path traversal vulnerability to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem, write files to arbitrary

How urgent is CVE-2026-15724?

Priority 41/100. High severity

References

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