CVE-2025-1790 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability identified in the Genetec Sipelia Plugin, a component of Genetec Inc.'s security and communication management platform. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 2.14.271 and allows an authenticated Windows user with low privileges to escalate their privileges on the affected system. The attack vector requires local access and authentication but does not require user interaction beyond that. The vulnerability arises from the plugin executing certain operations with unnecessary elevated privileges, which can be exploited to gain higher system privileges than intended. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.8, indicating a medium severity level, with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability due to the potential for privilege escalation. The vulnerability was published on February 13, 2026, and no known exploits are currently reported in the wild. The issue is significant because Genetec Sipelia is often deployed in environments managing physical security, such as access control and communication systems, meaning that exploitation could lead to unauthorized control over security infrastructure. The vulnerability requires an attacker to have valid low-level credentials on the Windows system, which could be obtained through other means or insider threats. The lack of user interaction needed makes the exploitation more straightforward once access is gained. The vulnerability is mitigated by updating to version 2.14.271 or later, which presumably corrects the privilege execution flaw. Additional mitigations include restricting plugin access and monitoring for abnormal privilege escalation attempts.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-1790 can be significant, especially those relying on Genetec Sipelia for managing physical security and communication systems. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with low-level access to escalate privileges, potentially gaining administrative control over security management consoles. This could lead to unauthorized manipulation of access controls, interception or disruption of communication channels, and compromise of security monitoring systems. The confidentiality of sensitive security data could be breached, integrity of security configurations altered, and availability of security services disrupted. Such impacts could affect critical infrastructure, corporate facilities, and public safety systems. Given the medium severity and the requirement for authenticated access, the threat is more relevant in environments where insider threats or compromised user credentials are plausible. The absence of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers may develop exploits over time. European organizations with stringent regulatory requirements for physical security and data protection must address this vulnerability promptly to maintain compliance and operational security.

1. Immediately update Genetec Sipelia to version 2.14.271 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. 2. Restrict access to the Genetec Sipelia Plugin to only trusted and necessary users, minimizing the number of accounts with plugin access. 3. Implement strict Windows local account management policies, including strong authentication and regular credential audits, to reduce the risk of low-privileged account compromise. 4. Monitor system logs and security event logs for unusual privilege escalation attempts or suspicious activity related to the Genetec Sipelia Plugin. 5. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions to detect and block unauthorized privilege escalation behaviors. 6. Conduct regular security awareness training for users with access to Genetec systems to reduce insider threat risks. 7. Segment networks to isolate critical security management systems, limiting lateral movement opportunities for attackers. 8. Review and harden Windows local security policies and permissions related to the Genetec Sipelia Plugin and its components. 9. Coordinate with Genetec support for any additional vendor-specific recommendations or patches. 10. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential privilege escalation scenarios within physical security management environments.