CVE-2024-11947: GFI Archiver Core Service Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11947?

archiver: upgrade to 15.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11947 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11947 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-11947 affect?

CVE-2024-11947 affects archiver. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). GFI Archiver Core Service Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GFI Archiver. Authentication is required to e

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-11947 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting archiver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GFI Archiver Core Service Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GFI Archiver. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Core Service, which listens on TCP port 8017 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can res

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2024-12-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: gfi

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-12 01:40 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gfi archiver UPGRADE

Affected: < 15.7

Fixed in: 15.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy archiver || rpm -q archiver || archiver --version

2. UPGRADE to 15.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade archiver

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade archiver

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-11947?

archiver: upgrade to 15.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11947 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11947 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-11947 affect?

CVE-2024-11947 affects archiver. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). GFI Archiver Core Service Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GFI Archiver. Authentication is required to e

How urgent is CVE-2024-11947?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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