CVE-2026-55727

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Authentication Bypass in Genetec Security Center

Publication date: 2026-07-06

Last updated on: 2026-07-06

Assigner: Genetec Inc.

Description

A flaw in the authentication mechanism for video stream requests in Genetec Security Center 5.14.0.0 prior to build 5.14.178.18 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to access live video streams.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-06

Last Modified

2026-07-06

Generated

2026-07-27

AI Q&A

2026-07-07

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-25

NVD

CVE-2026-55727

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
genetec	security_center	to 5.14.178.18 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-287	When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a flaw in the authentication mechanism for video stream requests in Genetec Security Center versions prior to build 5.14.178.18. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to access live video streams without proper authorization.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to live video streams, potentially compromising privacy and security by viewing sensitive or confidential surveillance footage.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to access live video streams, which could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive video content.

Such unauthorized access to video streams may impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of personal and sensitive information against unauthorized access.

Mitigations such as applying the mandatory hotfix, enabling video encryption, or restricting network access are recommended to reduce the risk and help maintain compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate the vulnerability in Genetec Security Center 5.14.0.0 prior to build 5.14.178.18, it is strongly recommended to install the mandatory hotfix that updates the system to version 5.14.178.18.

If immediate patching is not feasible, you can reduce exposure by enabling fusion stream video encryption or restricting network access to trusted systems only.

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