PatchTheCVECVE-2026-16138: In Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller v5.12.5 and below versions, unsafe deserialization of untrusted
CVE-2026-16138 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) 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 v5.12.5 and below versions, unsafe deserialization of untrusted file metadata can allow a user with write access to a Network share to execute arbitrary code on the Storage Zones Controller host.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.0 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 43%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-502 |
| Published | 2026-08-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-02 |
Last updated 2026-09-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-16138?
sharefile storage zones controller: upgrade to 5.12.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-16138 being exploited?
CVE-2026-16138 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-2026-16138 affect?
CVE-2026-16138 affects sharefile storage zones controller. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). In Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller v5.12.5 and below versions, unsafe deserialization of untrusted file metadata can allow a user with write access to a Network share to execute arbitrary code on the Storage Zones Controller hos
How urgent is CVE-2026-16138?
Priority 42/100. High severity
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