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CVE-2024-11949: GFI Archiver Store Service Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-11949 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 Store 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 Store Service, which listens on TCP port 8018 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can r

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.8 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-502
Published2024-12-12
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: gfi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-11949?

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

Is CVE-2024-11949 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11949 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-2024-11949 affect?

CVE-2024-11949 affects archiver. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). GFI Archiver Store 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

How urgent is CVE-2024-11949?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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