CVE-2025-54085 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 have administrative access to the console and specific assigned permissions to bypass those permissions and improperly read or modify other settings within the console. The attack complexity is low, meaning exploitation does not require sophisticated techniques or conditions. No preexisting attack requirements or user interaction are necessary, but the attacker must have high-level privileges (administrative access) to initiate the exploit. The vulnerability impacts the confidentiality and integrity of the system to a low degree, as it allows unauthorized reading or modification of settings, but it does not affect system availability. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, reflecting a medium severity level. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication, and no patches or mitigations have been explicitly linked in the provided information. This vulnerability is significant because it undermines the permission model within the management console, potentially allowing privileged users to escalate their control beyond intended limits, which could lead to misconfiguration or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive configuration data.

For European organizations using Absolute Secure Access, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized changes or exposure of sensitive security configurations within the management console. Although the impact on confidentiality and integrity is rated low, improper changes to security settings could weaken the overall security posture, potentially enabling further attacks or compliance violations. Since the vulnerability requires administrative access, the risk is primarily from insider threats or compromised administrative accounts. European organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure that rely on Absolute Secure Access for secure remote access and network segmentation could face operational risks and regulatory scrutiny if this vulnerability is exploited. The absence of availability impact reduces the likelihood of service disruption, but the potential for unauthorized configuration changes still poses a significant risk to security management and compliance with European data protection regulations like GDPR.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should prioritize upgrading Absolute Secure Access to version 13.56 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed. Until patching is possible, organizations should enforce strict administrative access controls, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all console administrators, to reduce the risk of compromised credentials. Regular audits of administrative permissions and console activity logs should be conducted to detect unauthorized access or configuration changes. Implementing the principle of least privilege by limiting administrative permissions only to necessary personnel and functions can reduce the attack surface. Additionally, organizations should monitor for unusual configuration changes and establish incident response procedures specific to management console security breaches. Network segmentation and isolation of the management console from general user networks can further reduce exposure. Finally, engaging with Absolute Security support for any available interim mitigations or guidance is recommended.