PatchTheCVECVE-2026-16520: Improper input validation and Exposure of sensitive information through data queries vulnerability in Genians
CVE-2026-16520 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.7) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper input validation and Exposure of sensitive information through data queries vulnerability in Genians Genian NAC V4.0, Genians Genian NAC V5.0, and Genians Genian ZTNA V6.0 allows SQL Injection and Authentication Bypass. This issue affects Genian NAC V4.0: from 4.0.0 before 4.0.175(Revision 150340); Genian NAC V5.0: from 5.0.0 before 5.0.65 LTS(Revision 150331), from 5.0.0 before 5.0.75 LTS(Revision 150330), from 5.0.0 before 5.0.87 Rel
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-16520?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-16520 being exploited?
CVE-2026-16520 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-2026-16520 affect?
CVE-2026-16520 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). Improper input validation and Exposure of sensitive information through data queries vulnerability in Genians Genian NAC V4.0, Genians Genian NAC V5.0, and Genians Genian ZTNA V6.0 allows SQL Injection and Authentication Bypass. This issue
How urgent is CVE-2026-16520?
Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action