CVE-2026-15724: Path traversal in Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller (SZC)

Published Jul 21, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller (SZC)<5.12.5, <6.0.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.12.5
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.2

Event History

Jul 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-15724?

The severity of CVE-2026-15724 is rated high with a CVSS score of 8.7.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-15724?

To fix CVE-2026-15724, upgrade Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller to versions 5.12.5 or 6.0.2 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-15724?

CVE-2026-15724 is a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to the server filesystem.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-15724?

Authenticated administrative users of Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller versions prior to 5.12.5 and 6.0.2 are affected by CVE-2026-15724.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-15724?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-15724 to read arbitrary files, write files to arbitrary directories, and check the existence of specific files on the server.

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