Authenticated File Upload RCE in Progress Software Server

Publication date: 2026-04-02

Last updated on: 2026-04-21

Assigner: Progress Software Corporation

Description

Authenticated user can upload a malicious file to the server and execute it, which leads to remote code execution.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-04-02

Last Modified

2026-04-21

Generated

2026-06-30

AI Q&A

2026-04-02

EPSS Evaluated

2026-06-29

NVD

CVE-2026-2701

EUVD

EUVD-2026-18220

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
progress	sharefile_storage_zones_controller	From 5.0.0 (inc) to 5.12.4 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-78	The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CWE-94	The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
CWE-434	The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to upload a malicious file to the server and execute it. This means that someone with valid access can place harmful code on the server, which can then be run remotely.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is severe as it leads to remote code execution. An attacker could gain control over the affected system, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or disruption of services.

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