CVE-2025-49082 is a medium-severity vulnerability identified in the management console of Absolute Security's Secure Access product, affecting versions prior to 13.56. The vulnerability allows attackers who already possess administrative access and specific permission sets within the console to bypass these permissions and improperly read other configuration settings. This means that an attacker with high privileges can escalate their visibility beyond their assigned scope, potentially accessing sensitive configuration data that should be restricted. The attack complexity is low, requiring no preconditions such as prior exploitation or user interaction, but it does require the attacker to have administrative privileges on the management console. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality to a low degree, with no effect on system integrity or availability. The underlying weakness corresponds to CWE-276, which relates to improper enforcement of permissions. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, reflecting a medium severity level, with attack vector network (remote), low attack complexity, no privileges required beyond high privileges, and no user interaction needed. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches are explicitly linked in the provided data, though it is implied that version 13.56 or later addresses the issue.

For European organizations using Absolute Secure Access, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive configuration settings within the management console, potentially exposing internal security policies, network configurations, or access controls. While the confidentiality impact is rated low, the exposure of such settings can aid attackers in planning further attacks or lateral movement within the network. Since exploitation requires administrative access, the threat primarily concerns insider threats or attackers who have already compromised administrative credentials. The lack of impact on integrity and availability reduces the risk of direct service disruption or data tampering. However, given the critical role of Secure Access in managing secure network connections, any unauthorized access to configuration data could undermine trust in the security posture. European organizations with strict data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) must consider the implications of unauthorized data exposure, even if limited to configuration data.

Organizations should promptly upgrade Absolute Secure Access to version 13.56 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed. Until patching is possible, it is critical to enforce strict administrative access controls, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all console administrators, to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Regular audits of administrative permissions should be conducted to ensure that users have only the necessary privileges, minimizing the attack surface. Monitoring and logging of management console access should be enhanced to detect any unusual or unauthorized attempts to access configuration settings. Additionally, network segmentation and limiting management console access to trusted networks or VPNs can reduce exposure. Implementing role-based access control (RBAC) with the principle of least privilege will help contain the impact if credentials are compromised. Finally, organizations should review and update incident response plans to include scenarios involving administrative console compromise.