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CVE-2026-44629 Genetec Inc. CVE debrief
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-28T00:17:28.117Z and has not been modified since then. The CVE-2026-44629 vulnerability is caused by improper access control to the Synergis Softwire installation folder. This issue affects Streamvault all-in-one appliances (SV-100E and SV-300E series) and Synergis Softwire installed on Windows servers. An attacker with local access and low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive resources. Security teams and administrators responsible for Streamvault appliances and Synergis Softwire installations should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate potential risks. Organizations using Streamvault all-in-one appliances (SV-100E and SV-300E series) and Synergis Softwire installed on Windows servers should prioritize patching to prevent potential unauthorized access.
- Vendor
- Genetec Inc.
- Product
- Synergis Softwire
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.9
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-28
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-03
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-28
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-03
Who should care
Security teams and administrators responsible for Streamvault appliances and Synergis Softwire installations should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate potential risks.
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-44629 vulnerability is caused by improper access control to the Synergis Softwire installation folder. This issue affects Streamvault all-in-one appliances (SV-100E and SV-300E series) and Synergis Softwire installed on Windows servers. An attacker with local access and low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive resources.
Defensive priority
Organizations using Streamvault all-in-one appliances (SV-100E and SV-300E series) and Synergis Softwire installed on Windows servers should prioritize patching to prevent potential unauthorized access.
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor to address the improper access control vulnerability
- Conduct a thorough inventory of Streamvault appliances and Synergis Softwire installations to identify potential exposure
- Implement compensating controls, such as monitoring and access restrictions, until patches can be applied
Evidence notes
The CVE-2026-44629 record indicates improper access control to the Synergis Softwire installation folder, affecting Streamvault appliances and Synergis Softwire on Windows servers. Limited details are provided in the source corpus.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-44629 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-44629
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-44629 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44629
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://techdocs.genetec.com/r/en-US/Security-Updates-for-SynergisTM-Softwire-12.0/Resolved-vulnerabilities-in-Synergis-Softwire-12.0.2
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://techdocs.genetec.com/r/en-US/Security-Updates-for-SynergisTM-Softwire-12.2/Resolved-vulnerabilities-in-Synergis-Softwire-12.2.0
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.