Progress Software Urges ShareFile Admins to Shut Down Servers Over 'Credible' Threat

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

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Progress Software has sent an urgent email to ShareFile customers who deploy Storage Zone Controllers, instructing them to power down their servers without delay. The company warned of a "credible external security threat" specifically aimed at the on-premises component of its secure file-sharing software. The alert was dispatched on July 10, 2026, urging administrators to act swiftly. Progress has not disclosed technical specifics about the vulnerability but stressed the severity of the situation, advising customers to disconnect affected systems from the network until further guidance is provided. The company has not yet announced a timeline for a patch or workaround.