CVE-2026-40950: Vulnerability in Absolute Software Secure Access
CVE-2026-40950 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Absolute Software's Secure Access server versions prior to 14.50. An attacker controlling a modified client can send a specially crafted message to the server, causing a denial of service. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.1. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a buffer overflow (CWE-121) in the Secure Access server component of Absolute Software's product prior to version 14.50. The flaw can be triggered remotely by an attacker who controls a modified client sending a crafted message, resulting in denial of service. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service of the Secure Access server, potentially disrupting access for legitimate users. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the Secure Access server to trusted clients and monitor for unusual client behavior to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-40950: Vulnerability in Absolute Software Secure Access
Description
CVE-2026-40950 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Absolute Software's Secure Access server versions prior to 14.50. An attacker controlling a modified client can send a specially crafted message to the server, causing a denial of service. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.1. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a buffer overflow (CWE-121) in the Secure Access server component of Absolute Software's product prior to version 14.50. The flaw can be triggered remotely by an attacker who controls a modified client sending a crafted message, resulting in denial of service. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service of the Secure Access server, potentially disrupting access for legitimate users. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the Secure Access server to trusted clients and monitor for unusual client behavior to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Absolute
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-16T00:19:03.573Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f3c0cccbff5d861086a35c
Added to database: 4/30/2026, 8:51:24 PM
Last enriched: 5/8/2026, 2:16:38 AM
Last updated: 6/14/2026, 11:30:40 PM
Views: 78
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