Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Genetec Update Service
CVE-2025-1789

5.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Genetec Inc.

Status
Genetec Update Service
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 February 2026

What is CVE-2025-1789?

The Genetec Update Service is vulnerable to a local privilege escalation flaw, where authenticated low-privileged Windows users can exploit this weakness to gain elevated privileges on the system. This can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive system settings, posing a significant security risk.

Affected Version(s)

Genetec Update Service Windows <2.10.600 < 2.10.600

Genetec Update Service Windows >=2.10.600 >= 2.10.600

References

https://techdocs.genetec.com/r/en-US/Security-Updates-for...

CVSS V4

Score:
5.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rutger Flohil
.