CVE-2026-76143: Genian SSL PNS multi-factor authentication bypass via os_type parameter

CVE-2026-76143 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-01

Genian SSL PNS is a network access control product that uses multi-factor authentication to verify user identity. An attacker can bypass this authentication by manipulating a single request parameter, granting unauthorized access to protected networks without knowing the user's second factor credentials.

Technologies: Genian SSL PNS. Vendors: Genian.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-76143 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-76143 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-76143?
Informational severity, published 1 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Genian SSL PNS before 5.0.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-76143?
Yes: fixed in 5.0.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-76143 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-76143?
Check whether you run Genian SSL PNS 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.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 5.0.0

Technical details

A missing authorization check in the account authentication process allows an attacker to set the os_type parameter to 0 during login, causing the server to skip MFA verification. This is a network-accessible vulnerability requiring only low privileges and no user interaction, granting an attacker the ability to impersonate legitimate users and access confidential network resources.

Affected products

  • Genian SSL PNS before 5.0.0

Timeline

  • 2026-07-10: disclosed
  • 2026-06-08: patched
  • 2026-04-08: other: reported

References

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