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CVE-2026-2038

Gfi Archiver broken access control

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.66%
  1. Published20 Feb 2026

Description

GFI Archiver MArc.Core Missing Authorization Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of GFI Archiver. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the MArc.Core.Remoting.exe process, which listens on port 8017. The issue results from the lack of authorization prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27934.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Gfi Archiver15.10

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-2038 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-2038 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.66%.

How severe is CVE-2026-2038?

CVE-2026-2038 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-2038?

Affected products include Gfi Archiver.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2038?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.