PT-2026-21782 · Genetech · Genetec Update Service

Rutger Flohil · Published 2026-02-24 · Updated 2026-02-26 · CVE-2025-1789

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Genetec Update Service (affected versions not specified)

Description A local privilege escalation issue exists in Genetec Update Service. A user with limited privileges and authentication on Windows systems can exploit this to gain higher privileges on the system.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

LPE

Incorrect Default Permissions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-1789

Affected Products

Genetec Update Service

References · 6

• https://techdocs.genetec.com/r/en-US/Security-Updates-for-GenetecTM-Update-Service-2.10/Resolved-vulnerabilities-in-Genetec-Update-Service-2.10 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1789 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2025-1789 · Vendor Advisory
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/2026676432437711345 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cveNotify/153343 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/2026517341899468983 · Twitter Post