CVE-2026-33451: CVE-2026-33451 is an arbitrary read/write vulnerability in the Secure Access Windows client prior to 14.50

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-33451?

secure access: upgrade to 14.50. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-33451 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33451 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-33451 affect?

CVE-2026-33451 affects secure access. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). CVE-2026-33451 is an arbitrary read/write vulnerability in the Secure Access Windows client prior to 14.50. Attackers with local control of the Windows client can send malformed data to an API and elevate their level of privilege to syst

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-33451 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting secure access. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CVE-2026-33451 is an arbitrary read/write vulnerability in the Secure Access Windows client prior to 14.50. Attackers with local control of the Windows client can send malformed data to an API and elevate their level of privilege to system.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2026-04-30
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): NetMotion Software · Vendor: absolute

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-30 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

absolute secure access UPGRADE

Affected: < 14.50

Fixed in: 14.50

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy secure-access || rpm -q secure-access || secure-access --version

2. UPGRADE to 14.50 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade secure-access

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade secure-access

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-33451?

secure access: upgrade to 14.50. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-33451 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33451 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-33451 affect?

CVE-2026-33451 affects secure access. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). CVE-2026-33451 is an arbitrary read/write vulnerability in the Secure Access Windows client prior to 14.50. Attackers with local control of the Windows client can send malformed data to an API and elevate their level of privilege to syst

How urgent is CVE-2026-33451?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-33446 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE CVE-2026-33446 is a buffer overflow in the authentication sub-system of the Secure Access client prior to 14.
CVE-2026-33449 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE CVE-2026-33449 is a buffer overflow in a message handling function of the Secure Access client prior to 14.50
CVE-2026-40950 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE CVE-2026-40950 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Secure Access server prior to 14.50
CVE-2026-33448 LOW 3.3 UPGRADE CVE-2026-33448 is a format string vulnerability in the logging subsystem of Secure Access client for MacOS pr
CVE-2026-33447 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE CVE-2026-33447 is a buffer overflow in a message parsing function of the Secure Access client prior to 14.50

References

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