CVE-2026-48531: GFI Archiver < 15.13 Stored XSS via RetentionPolicyWizard.aspx
GFI Archiver before 15.13 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Retention Policy configuration that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the policy name parameter to /Archiver/RetentionPolicyWizard.aspx. The injected payload is stored by RetentionPolicyWizard.SaveAllConfigSettings() without output encoding and is executed in the browsers of users who subsequently view the Retention and Spam Policies page.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
GFI Archiverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 15.13 - Compensating control
Restrict access to /Archiver/RetentionPolicyWizard.aspx and the Retention and Spam Policies pages to trusted/authenticated users only, to reduce the impact of stored XSS execution.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-48531?
The severity of CVE-2026-48531 is rated medium with a score of 5.4.
What type of vulnerability is associated with CVE-2026-48531?
CVE-2026-48531 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48531?
To fix CVE-2026-48531, upgrade GFI Archiver to version 15.13 or later.
What can attackers exploit in CVE-2026-48531?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-48531 to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the policy name parameter.
In which component of GFI Archiver is CVE-2026-48531 found?
CVE-2026-48531 is found in the Retention Policy configuration component of GFI Archiver.