CVE-2026-44629

Local data access via installation folder permissions

Published Aug 27, 2026 · Updated Aug 27, 2026

Improper access control in Genetec Synergis Softwire before 12.0.2 allows local users to access its installation folder on Windows. Genetec identifies the installation folder as the locus but does not disclose which permissions, files, or operations are exposed. Exploitation requires a low-privileged local account and can disclose stored data, make limited changes, or interrupt service beyond the Softwire component.

CVSS severity7.9
High
EPSS probability0.10%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper access control in Genetec Synergis Softwire before 12.0.2 allows local users to access its installation folder on Windows. Genetec identifies the installation folder as the locus but does not disclose which permissions, files, or operations are exposed. Exploitation requires a low-privileged local account and can disclose stored data, make limited changes, or interrupt service beyond the Softwire component.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-44629
Published
Aug 27, 2026
Updated
Aug 27, 2026
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-922, T1005
Attack vector
local
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 27, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 27, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

Affected buildAffected product and version details are unavailable.

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorlocal
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

7.9Genetec Inc.CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectorlocal
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-922Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
T1005Data from Local System

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