PROGRESS WARNS SHAREFILE ADMINS TO SHUT DOWN SERVERS

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FRI, JUL 10, 2026

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Progress Software is alerting ShareFile customers running Storage Zone Controllers to immediately shut down their servers due to a credible external security threat targeting the on-premises file-sharing platform.

The vendor sent emergency notifications to affected administrators without providing full technical details about the vulnerability at this stage. Storage Zone Controllers are on-premises deployment options for ShareFile, Progress's secure file collaboration service used by enterprises worldwide. The "credible" threat classification suggests an active or imminent risk. This is not the first security incident involving Progress products. The company has faced multiple vulnerabilities in its software portfolio in recent years, including critical flaws in its Telerik components. Administrators should prioritize taking the affected systems offline until Progress releases additional guidance or patches. The company is expected to provide more information as the situation develops. Customers relying on ShareFile for critical file operations may need to implement temporary workarounds or shift to alternative access methods while servers remain offline.

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► Bleeping Computer ► Bleeping Computer

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