Vulnerability in Genetec Update Service
CVE-2025-1789
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.
EPSS: 0.001 (1.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Genetec Genetec_update_service
- Genetec Inc. Update Service — versions <2.10.600, >=2.10.600
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@genetec.com (Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-1789?
- CVE-2025-1789 is a high-severity vulnerability in Genetec Update Service, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-02-24.
- How severe is CVE-2025-1789?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.