How severe is CVE-2025-1789?

CVE-2025-1789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-1789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-1789?

CVE-2025-1789 affects Genetec Genetec Update Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1789?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-1789 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-1789 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-208100.

When was CVE-2025-1789 published?

CVE-2025-1789 was published on 2026-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-1789

CVE-2025-1789 is a high-severity vulnerability in Genetec Genetec Update Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-208100
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Genetec Genetec Update Service
Published: 2026-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2025-1789?: CVE-2025-1789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-1789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-1789?: CVE-2025-1789 affects Genetec Genetec Update Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1789?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-1789 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-1789 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-208100.
When was CVE-2025-1789 published?: CVE-2025-1789 was published on 2026-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://techdocs.genetec.com/r/en-US/Security-Updates-for-GenetecTM-Update-Service-2.10/Resolved-vulnerabilities-in-Genetec-Update-Service-2.10

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:genetec:genetec_update_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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