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CVE-2026-2039

9.8 · CRITICAL
Published Feb 20, 2026 gfi CWE-862

Overview

CVE-2026-2039 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting gfi archiver. It was published on February 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

GFI Archiver MArc.Store 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.Store.Remoting.exe process, which listens on port 8018. 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-28597.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gfi. Update archiver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-2039?

CVE-2026-2039 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting gfi archiver. It was published on February 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-2039?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-2039?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gfi. Update archiver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-2039?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2026-2039 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.

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