# CVE-2026-27768: Genetec Security Center SQL injection in Access Manager

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-27768-genetec-security-center-sql-injection-in-access-manager  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-05-25. Updated: 2026-05-26  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-27768 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.6 · Published 2026-05-25

A security vulnerability exists in Genetec Security Center, a platform used for managing physical security systems like video surveillance and access control. An attacker with high-level administrative privileges could exploit this flaw to run unauthorized database commands. This could lead to the theft of sensitive security data, unauthorized modification of access records, or disruption of the security management system.

Technologies: [Genetec Security Center](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/security-center). Vendors: [Genetec](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/genetec).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-27768 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-27768 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-27768?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.6, published 25 May 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Genetec Security Center 5.12 prior to 5.12.2.17, 5.13 prior to 5.13.3.5.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-27768?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-27768 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-27768?** Check whether you run Genetec Security Center at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) exists within the Access Manager role of Genetec Security Center. The flaw allows an authenticated attacker with high privileges (PR:H) to inject malicious SQL commands through the network. While the attack complexity is rated as high, a successful exploit could result in full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the underlying database. The vulnerability has been addressed in Security Center versions 5.12.2.17 and 5.13.3.5.

## Affected products

- Genetec Security Center 5.12 prior to 5.12.2.17, 5.13 prior to 5.13.3.5

## Timeline

- 2026-05-25: disclosed
- 2026-05-25: advisory

## References

- [https://techdocs.genetec.com/r/en-US/Security-Updates-for-Security-Center-5.12/Resolved-vulnerabilities-in-Security-Center-5.12.2.17](https://techdocs.genetec.com/r/en-US/Security-Updates-for-Security-Center-5.12/Resolved-vulnerabilities-in-Security-Center-5.12.2.17)
- [https://techdocs.genetec.com/r/en-US/Security-Updates-for-Security-Center-5.13/Resolved-vulnerabilities-in-Security-Center-5.13.3.5](https://techdocs.genetec.com/r/en-US/Security-Updates-for-Security-Center-5.13/Resolved-vulnerabilities-in-Security-Center-5.13.3.5)
- [https://techdocs.genetec.com/r/fr-FR/Mises-a-jour-de-securite-pour-Security-Center-5.12/Vulnerabilites-resolues-dans-Security-Center-5.12.2.17](https://techdocs.genetec.com/r/fr-FR/Mises-a-jour-de-securite-pour-Security-Center-5.12/Vulnerabilites-resolues-dans-Security-Center-5.12.2.17)

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