CVE-2026-76145
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Improper Privilege Management in Genian SSL PNS

Publication date: 2026-10-01

Last updated on: 2026-10-01

Assigner: KrCERT/CC

Description
An improper privilege management vulnerability in Genian SSL PNS allows an attacker to escalate to super administrator privileges and force the creation of an OS account by manipulating the permission column during CSV bulk user registration

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Published
2026-10-01
Last Modified
2026-10-01
Generated
2026-10-01
AI Q&A
2026-10-01
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-76145
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90487

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
genian ssl_pns to 5.0.0 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper privilege management issue in Genian SSL PNS. It allows an attacker to escalate privileges to super administrator level and force the creation of an OS account by manipulating permission values during CSV bulk user registration.

Detection Guidance

Check Genian SSL PNS versions before 5.0.0 for unauthorized privilege escalation attempts during CSV bulk user registration. Monitor for unusual superadmin privilege assignments or SSH account creations in /etc/passwd.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain full administrative control over the system, create unauthorized user accounts, and potentially compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or system takeover.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, violating compliance requirements for GDPR and HIPAA. It may result in unauthorized data exposure, lack of audit controls, and failure to protect sensitive information.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Genian SSL PNS to version 5.0.0 or later immediately. Review and audit user permissions, especially those granted via CSV bulk registration. Disable unnecessary administrative privileges and monitor for unauthorized SSH account creations.

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