CVE-2026-2701: CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller
CVE-2026-2701 is a critical vulnerability in Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller that allows an authenticated user to upload a malicious file to the server and execute it, resulting in remote code execution. The vulnerability arises from unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types. It has a high CVSS score of 9. 1, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation information is currently provided. The vulnerability affects the product version indicated as '0', with no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-2701) in Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller involves CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). An authenticated user can upload a malicious file that the server executes, leading to remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the server, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can lead to full system compromise and potential lateral movement within the environment. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the ShareFile Storage Zones Controller to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid exposing the affected service to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-2701: CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller
Description
CVE-2026-2701 is a critical vulnerability in Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller that allows an authenticated user to upload a malicious file to the server and execute it, resulting in remote code execution. The vulnerability arises from unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types. It has a high CVSS score of 9. 1, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation information is currently provided. The vulnerability affects the product version indicated as '0', with no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-2701) in Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller involves CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). An authenticated user can upload a malicious file that the server executes, leading to remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the server, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can lead to full system compromise and potential lateral movement within the environment. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the ShareFile Storage Zones Controller to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid exposing the affected service to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ProgressSoftware
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-18T17:20:44.202Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ce74d2e6bfc5ba1ddd16b6
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 1:53:22 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:50:22 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:52:48 PM
Views: 56
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