# CVE-2026-76146: Genian SSL PNS command injection in authentication

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-76146-an-os-command-injection-vulnerability-in-genian-ssl-pns-allows-an  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-01. Updated: 2026-10-05  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-76146 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-01

Genian SSL PNS is a network access control solution that authenticates client devices before granting network access. An attacker who knows only a client's access ID can bypass password authentication and execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially compromising sensitive data and availability of the entire network access system.

Technologies: [Genian SSL PNS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/ssl-pns). Vendors: [Genian](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/genian).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-76146 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-76146 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-76146?** Informational severity, published 1 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Genian SSL PNS < 1.0.1.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-76146?** Yes: fixed in 1.0.1. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-76146 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-76146?** 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 1.0.1

## Technical details

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the account authentication process of Genian SSL PNS that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute remote code on the server if they know the client access ID. The vulnerability is triggered via the network-accessible authentication mechanism with no privileges required. The flaw enables complete compromise of the server's confidentiality and availability.

## Affected products

- Genian SSL PNS < 1.0.1

## Timeline

- 2026-07-10: disclosed
- 2025-12-11: patched
- 2025-12-01: other: vulnerability reported

## References

- [https://github.com/genians/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-2597-v98f-frhj](https://github.com/genians/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-2597-v98f-frhj)

## Related threats

- [Genian SSL PNS privilege escalation in user registration](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-76145-an-improper-privilege-management-vulnerability-in-genian-ssl-pns)
- [Genian SSL PNS multi-factor authentication bypass via os_type parameter](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-76143-a-missing-authorization-vulnerability-in-genian-ssl-pns-allows-an)