CVE-2026-33448: Vulnerability in Absolute Software Secure Access
CVE-2026-33448 is a format string vulnerability in the logging subsystem of the Absolute Software Secure Access client for macOS versions prior to 14.50. This vulnerability allows an attacker controlling a modified server to cause the client to log portions of memory, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a format string issue in the logging component of the Secure Access client for macOS before version 14.50. An attacker who can control a malicious server can exploit this flaw to manipulate log output, causing the client to dump small memory contents into log files. This may lead to unintended disclosure of sensitive data. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity and low privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality. No official remediation or patch has been documented by Absolute Software as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could lead to partial disclosure of memory contents through log files, potentially revealing secrets or sensitive information stored in memory. The impact is limited by the requirement that the attacker must control a modified server and have local access conditions as indicated by the CVSS vector. There is no indication of privilege escalation or remote code execution. No known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when connecting to untrusted or modified servers with the Secure Access client. Monitoring for updates from Absolute Software is recommended to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2026-33448: Vulnerability in Absolute Software Secure Access
Description
CVE-2026-33448 is a format string vulnerability in the logging subsystem of the Absolute Software Secure Access client for macOS versions prior to 14.50. This vulnerability allows an attacker controlling a modified server to cause the client to log portions of memory, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a format string issue in the logging component of the Secure Access client for macOS before version 14.50. An attacker who can control a malicious server can exploit this flaw to manipulate log output, causing the client to dump small memory contents into log files. This may lead to unintended disclosure of sensitive data. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity and low privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality. No official remediation or patch has been documented by Absolute Software as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could lead to partial disclosure of memory contents through log files, potentially revealing secrets or sensitive information stored in memory. The impact is limited by the requirement that the attacker must control a modified server and have local access conditions as indicated by the CVSS vector. There is no indication of privilege escalation or remote code execution. No known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when connecting to untrusted or modified servers with the Secure Access client. Monitoring for updates from Absolute Software is recommended to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Absolute
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-19T23:04:05.695Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f3b63fcbff5d86107c4f78
Added to database: 4/30/2026, 8:06:23 PM
Last enriched: 5/8/2026, 2:16:12 AM
Last updated: 6/15/2026, 10:21:04 AM
Views: 68
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