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9.8
GFI Archiver Allows Unauthenticated Access to System
CVE-2026-2038
Summary
A security issue affects GFI Archiver installations, allowing unauthorized access to the system without needing a password. This could allow attackers to access sensitive data or take control of the system. Update to the latest version of GFI Archiver to fix this issue.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| gfi | archiver | 15.10 | – |
Original title
GFI Archiver MArc.Core Missing Authorization Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of GFI Archiver. Auth...
Original 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.
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.
nvd CVSS3.1
9.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-862
Missing Authorization
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-075/ Third Party Advisory
Published: 20 Feb 2026 · Updated: 12 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026