CVE-2026-40952 Details
Description
CVE-2026-40952 is a privilege misconfiguration in the Secure Access installer for the Windows client and server prior to version 14.55. Attackers with local access to the client or server can use it to elevate privileges to Administrator when Secure Access is installed in a non-default location.
A privilege misconfiguration vulnerability has been identified in the Secure Access installer for Windows clients and servers, affecting versions prior to 14.55. This vulnerability allows attackers with local access to the client or server to elevate privileges to Administrator, particularly when Secure Access is installed in a non-default location.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.absolute.com/platform/security-information/vulnerability-archive/cve-2026-40952 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
| CWE-276 | Incorrect Default Permissions | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| absolute secure access | < 14.55 |
CPE
Remediation
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |