CVE-2026-16139: progress sharefile storage zones controller Improper Input Validation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-16139 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in progress sharefile storage zones controller. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 60.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 17-08-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 18-08-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

In Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller versions <= 5.12.5 and <= 6.0.2, an authenticated zone administrator can exploit improper validation in the download preparation flow, enabling attacker-controlled files to be written outside the intended preparation directory. This can lead to remote code execution in v5 versions. Remote code execution is not confirmed on v6 versions.

• CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
• CWE-73External Control of File Name or PathThe product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.