CVE-2026-2699 EAR vulnerability in Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller (SZC)

Critical 9.8 Published 2 Apr 2026 Updated 8 Apr 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can access restricted configuration pages in Progress ShareFile SZC, leading to system configuration changes and potential remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-2699?

CVE-2026-2699 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Progress ShareFile Storage Zones Controller, published on 2 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Customer Managed ShareFile Storage Zones Controller (SZC) allows an unauthenticated attacker to access restricted configuration pages. This leads to changing system configuration and potential remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-698, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2699?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Progress Sharefile Storage Zones Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2699?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-2699 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-2699 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-2699 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ppf9-6x38-42wv.