Description
GFI Archiver MArc.Store Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GFI Archiver. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the MArc.Store.Remoting.exe process. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27936.
Published: 2026-02-20
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A flaw in the GFI Archiver MArc.Store.Remoting.exe process causes unvalidated, user-supplied data to be deserialized, which can lead to arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability is a serialization flaw (CWE‑502), allowing attackers to run any code on the host. The primary impact is complete compromise of the affected system’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected Systems

The issue targets the GFI Archiver product, specifically the 15.10 release as indicated by the CPE. Any installation of this version that exposes the MArc.Store.Remoting.exe process to external input is potentially vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating high severity, but an EPSS score of less than 1% suggests low current exploitation likelihood. It is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. Exploitation requires remote network access and the ability to submit malformed data to the MArc.Store.Remoting.exe service. Although authentication is formally required, the existing mechanism can be bypassed, effectively allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to trigger the flaw under the assumptions described.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 17, 2026 at 17:05 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the vendor’s patch or newer release that fixes the deserialization flaw in GFI Archiver.
  • Disable or remove the MArc.Store.Remoting.exe service if it is not essential for your environment.
  • Restrict network access to the MArc.Store.Remoting.exe port and enforce strict authentication, ensuring the bypass cannot be leveraged.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 17, 2026 at 17:05 UTC.

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History

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:gfi:archiver:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Gfi
Gfi archiver
Vendors & Products Gfi
Gfi archiver

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description GFI Archiver MArc.Store Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GFI Archiver. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the MArc.Store.Remoting.exe process. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27936.
Title GFI Archiver MArc.Store Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-502
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: zdi

Published:

Updated: 2026-02-24T15:03:36.388Z

Reserved: 2026-02-06T01:12:18.864Z

Link: CVE-2026-2036

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Updated: 2026-02-24T15:03:22.782Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-02-20T23:16:03.507

Modified: 2026-02-24T21:43:18.840

Link: CVE-2026-2036

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Updated: 2026-04-17T17:15:23Z

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