PatchTheCVECVE-2025-1789: Local privilege escalation in Genetec Update Service
CVE-2025-1789 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting genetec update service. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Local privilege escalation in Genetec Update Service. An authenticated, low-privileged, Windows user could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 98%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-276 |
| Published | 2026-02-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-1789?
genetec update service: upgrade to 2.10.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-1789 being exploited?
CVE-2025-1789 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-2025-1789 affect?
CVE-2025-1789 affects genetec update service. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Local privilege escalation in Genetec Update Service. An authenticated, low-privileged, Windows user could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
How urgent is CVE-2025-1789?
Priority 28/100. High severity
Software pages
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- CVE-2025-1787 MEDIUM 4.2 UPGRADE Local admin could to leak information from the Genetec Update Service configuration web page