Synergis Softwire: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
CVE-2026-44629 is a high-severity insecure storage of sensitive information vulnerability in Synergis Softwire from Genetec, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.9 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Synergis Softwire you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genetec | Synergis Softwire | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- LowLimited modification of data is possible.
- Availability
- LowPerformance or availability is reduced.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L. Scored by CNA (genetec.com).
Official description
Improper access control to the Synergis Softwire installation folder. This vulnerability affects Streamvault all-in-one appliances (SV-100E and SV-300E series) and Synergis Softwire installed on Windows servers.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
The product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors.
More Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerabilities (CWE-922)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
Recent Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerabilities
- 8.1 High severity
- 8.6 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 10.0 Critical severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 7.1 High severity
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