CVE-2025-1789: Medium severity Genetec Update Service vulnerability

Published Feb 24, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Genetec Update Service
Genetec Genetec Update Service<2.10.6

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in Genetec Update Service 2.10.600 and all later versions. Internet connected Genetec Update Service will automatically update themselves.

Event History

Feb 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:47 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 26, 58290
Event
via NVD·06:04 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1789?

CVE-2025-1789 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow low-privileged users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1789?

To remediate CVE-2025-1789, update the Genetec Update Service to version 2.10.6 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-1789?

CVE-2025-1789 affects authenticated, low-privileged Windows users of the Genetec Update Service.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-1789?

The potential impact of CVE-2025-1789 includes unauthorized access to elevated privileges, which could lead to further exploitation of the system.

5

Is CVE-2025-1789 being actively exploited?

As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2025-1789 is actively being exploited in the wild.

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