Last updated: August 19, 2026 at 1:47 AM UTC
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Progress tells ShareFile customers to shut down file servers over credible threat

Progress Software has told ShareFile customers to immediately shut down the on-premises Windows servers running Storage Zone Controllers, citing a "credible external security threat" against its enterprise file-sharing platform. The company has temporarily disabled access to affected accounts and says it has no sign of unauthorized access yet, but it has not disclosed what the threat is or whether a vulnerability is involved. Ordering a full shutdown rather than a patch strongly suggests there is no fix available. Only self-hosted Storage Zone Controllers, which typically sit internet-facing at the network edge, are affected, not cloud-only ShareFile. Progress also makes MOVEit, whose 2023 zero-day was mass-exploited by the Clop group.

Check
Determine whether you run ShareFile Storage Zone Controllers, and if so, follow Progress's guidance to shut down the hosting Windows servers now, while preserving system and administrative logs for investigation.
Affected
Organizations running on-premises ShareFile Storage Zone Controllers, which broker files between local storage and the ShareFile cloud and are usually internet-facing; cloud-only ShareFile accounts are not affected by this advisory.
Fix
Shut down Storage Zone Controller servers as Progress directs until a fix or all-clear is issued, review recent administrative activity and internet exposure, and watch for Progress updates.

Critical Kemp LoadMaster flaw gives unauthenticated attackers root on edge appliances

A critical flaw in Progress Kemp LoadMaster lets an unauthenticated attacker run commands as root on the appliance by sending a crafted request to its API. Rated 9.8, the bug (CVE-2026-8037) sits in a function meant to sanitize input before it reaches a shell command, and LoadMaster's position as an edge load balancer and application delivery controller makes a pre-authentication flaw especially dangerous, since it can turn a protective choke point into a direct foothold. Progress patched it in early June, and researchers at watchTowr published a full technical write-up with a working proof-of-concept on June 29. No exploitation has been reported yet, but Progress also makes MOVEit, a past mass-exploitation target.

Check
Identify Progress Kemp LoadMaster appliances with the API enabled, confirm their versions, and determine whether the management API is reachable from untrusted networks or the internet, the exposure this flaw needs.
Affected
Kemp LoadMaster GA 7.2.63.1 and earlier and LTSF 7.2.54.17 and earlier with the API enabled (CVE-2026-8037); an unauthenticated attacker who can reach the API gains root on an edge device.
Fix
Update to LoadMaster GA 7.2.63.2 or LTSF 7.2.54.18, and question whether the management API needs to be reachable at all, restricting it to trusted management networks or disabling it where unused.

Progress ShareFile pre-auth RCE chain disclosed - 30,000 instances exposed, ransomware gangs watching (CVE-2026-2699, CVE-2026-2701)

Two flaws in Progress ShareFile's Storage Zones Controller can be chained for unauthenticated remote code execution - no credentials needed. An attacker first bypasses authentication via improper HTTP redirect handling, then uploads a malicious webshell through the file upload function. watchTowr published full technical details and a proof-of-concept. Around 30,000 instances are exposed online. File transfer solutions are a favorite ransomware target - Clop hit Accellion, GoAnywhere, MOVEit, and Cleo the same way.

Check
Check if you run Progress ShareFile with customer-managed Storage Zones Controller on branch 5.x.
Affected
ShareFile Storage Zones Controller 5.x versions prior to 5.12.4. Cloud-only ShareFile deployments are not affected.
Fix
Update to ShareFile Storage Zones Controller 5.12.4 or later (released March 10). Audit web server logs for requests to /ConfigService/Admin.aspx. Check the webroot for unexpected ASPX files that could indicate existing compromise.