CVE-2026-2038
Authentication Bypass in GFI Archiver MArc.Core Enables Remote Access
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-24
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| gfi | archiver | 15.10 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in GFI Archiver's MArc.Core.Remoting.exe process, which listens on port 8017. It allows remote attackers to bypass authentication because the process lacks proper authorization checks before granting access to its functionality.
As a result, an attacker can access the system without needing to authenticate, potentially leveraging this flaw along with other vulnerabilities to execute code with SYSTEM-level privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have serious impacts because it allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the affected system.
An attacker exploiting this flaw could execute code with SYSTEM privileges, which means they could take full control of the system, potentially leading to data theft, data loss, or disruption of services.
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