CVE-2026-33451: Vulnerability in Absolute Software Secure Access
CVE-2026-33451 is a high-severity arbitrary read/write vulnerability in the Absolute Software Secure Access Windows client prior to version 14. 50. An attacker with local access to the Windows client can send malformed data to an API, resulting in privilege escalation to system level. This vulnerability affects local users and does not require user interaction. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed from the vendor. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-33451 is an arbitrary read/write vulnerability in the Absolute Software Secure Access Windows client before version 14.50. It allows an attacker with local access and limited privileges to send malformed data to an API, which leads to elevation of privileges to system level. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.5, reflecting high impact due to local attack vector but high complexity and no user interaction required. The vendor has not yet provided an official fix or remediation guidance, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate to system-level privileges on the affected Windows client. This could enable full control over the system, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Secure Access client. Avoid running untrusted code or processes on affected systems.
CVE-2026-33451: Vulnerability in Absolute Software Secure Access
Description
CVE-2026-33451 is a high-severity arbitrary read/write vulnerability in the Absolute Software Secure Access Windows client prior to version 14. 50. An attacker with local access to the Windows client can send malformed data to an API, resulting in privilege escalation to system level. This vulnerability affects local users and does not require user interaction. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed from the vendor. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-33451 is an arbitrary read/write vulnerability in the Absolute Software Secure Access Windows client before version 14.50. It allows an attacker with local access and limited privileges to send malformed data to an API, which leads to elevation of privileges to system level. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.5, reflecting high impact due to local attack vector but high complexity and no user interaction required. The vendor has not yet provided an official fix or remediation guidance, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate to system-level privileges on the affected Windows client. This could enable full control over the system, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Secure Access client. Avoid running untrusted code or processes on affected systems.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Absolute
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-19T23:04:05.696Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f3b9c5cbff5d8610805812
Added to database: 4/30/2026, 8:21:25 PM
Last enriched: 4/30/2026, 8:36:23 PM
Last updated: 5/1/2026, 12:14:43 AM
Views: 6
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