https://reddit.com/r/netsec/comments/1saebwi/youre_not_supposed_to_sharefile_with_everyone/: You’re Not Supposed To ShareFile With Everyone (Progress ShareFile Pre-Auth RCE Chain CVE-2026-2699 & CVE-2026-2701) - watchTowr Labs
Published Apr 2, 2026
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Affected Software
1 affected component
Progress ShareFile
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-2699?
CVE-2026-2699 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for pre-authentication remote code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-2699?
To mitigate CVE-2026-2699, apply the security patches provided by Progress ShareFile as soon as they are released.
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What does CVE-2026-2701 involve?
CVE-2026-2701 is associated with an insecure handling of file sharing that can lead to unauthorized access and data exposure.
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What is the impact of CVE-2026-2701 on Progress ShareFile?
The impact of CVE-2026-2701 includes potential data breaches and exploitation by malicious actors if not remediated.
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Are there any workarounds for CVE-2026-2699 and CVE-2026-2701?
Temporary workarounds for CVE-2026-2699 and CVE-2026-2701 include restricting access to sensitive file-sharing features until patches are applied.