CVE-2026-40958: Vulnerability in Absolute Security Secure Access
CVE-2026-40958 is an input validation vulnerability in Absolute Security's Secure Access client software versions prior to 14.55. This flaw allows attackers who have detailed knowledge and full control over the tunnel protocol to cause a non-persistent denial of service (DoS) against the client. The vulnerability has a low severity rating and a CVSS score of 2.3. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-40958 is an input validation error affecting Absolute Security Secure Access clients before version 14.55. Exploitation requires attackers to have intimate knowledge of and total control over the tunnel protocol used by the client. Successful exploitation results in a non-persistent denial of service condition against the client software. The vulnerability is rated low severity with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.3. There is currently no vendor advisory or patch available, and no known exploits in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with detailed understanding and full control of the tunnel protocol can cause a temporary denial of service on the Secure Access client. This disrupts client availability but does not lead to persistent DoS or other impacts such as data compromise or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit exposure to attackers capable of controlling the tunnel protocol and monitor for unusual client disruptions.
CVE-2026-40958: Vulnerability in Absolute Security Secure Access
Description
CVE-2026-40958 is an input validation vulnerability in Absolute Security's Secure Access client software versions prior to 14.55. This flaw allows attackers who have detailed knowledge and full control over the tunnel protocol to cause a non-persistent denial of service (DoS) against the client. The vulnerability has a low severity rating and a CVSS score of 2.3. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 2.3low
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40958 is an input validation error affecting Absolute Security Secure Access clients before version 14.55. Exploitation requires attackers to have intimate knowledge of and total control over the tunnel protocol used by the client. Successful exploitation results in a non-persistent denial of service condition against the client software. The vulnerability is rated low severity with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.3. There is currently no vendor advisory or patch available, and no known exploits in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with detailed understanding and full control of the tunnel protocol can cause a temporary denial of service on the Secure Access client. This disrupts client availability but does not lead to persistent DoS or other impacts such as data compromise or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit exposure to attackers capable of controlling the tunnel protocol and monitor for unusual client disruptions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Absolute
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-16T00:19:03.574Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a57eb0b68715ace4363c877
Added to database: 07/15/2026, 20:18:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 20:33:17 UTC
Last updated: 07/16/2026, 02:29:39 UTC
Views: 11
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