Is CVE-2026-2038 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-2038 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-2038 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-2038 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2038?

CVE-2026-2038 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.59%.

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-2038

CWE-862Published: February 20, 2026· Updated: Feb 24, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.42%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:61.6th

Official 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.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-2038 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.