CVE-2026-40952: CVE-2026-40952 is a privilege misconfiguration in the Secure Access installer for the Windows client and serve

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-40952?

secure access: upgrade to 14.55. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-40952 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40952 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-2026-40952 affect?

CVE-2026-40952 affects secure access. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). CVE-2026-40952 is a privilege misconfiguration in the Secure Access installer for the Windows client and server prior to version 14.55. Attackers with local access to the client or server can use it to elevate privileges to Administrator wh

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-40952 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-2026-40952 is a privilege misconfiguration in the Secure Access installer for the Windows client and server prior to version 14.55. Attackers with local access to the client or server can use it to elevate privileges to Administrator when Secure Access is installed in a non-default location.

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 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2026-07-15
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): NetMotion Software · Vendor: absolute

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-15 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

absolute secure access UPGRADE

Affected: < 14.55

Fixed in: 14.55

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 14.55 (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-2026-40952?

secure access: upgrade to 14.55. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-40952 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40952 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-2026-40952 affect?

CVE-2026-40952 affects secure access. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). CVE-2026-40952 is a privilege misconfiguration in the Secure Access installer for the Windows client and server prior to version 14.55. Attackers with local access to the client or server can use it to elevate privileges to Administrator wh

How urgent is CVE-2026-40952?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-40957 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE o CVE-2026-40957 is a frameable content vulnerability in the Secure Access server login page prior to 14.55
CVE-2026-33445 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE CVE-2026-33445 is a memory management vulnerability in Secure Access servers prior to 14.55
CVE-2026-33443 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE CVE-2026-33443 is a memory management error in Secure Access servers prior to 14.55
CVE-2026-40958 LOW 3.7 UPGRADE CVE-2026-40958 is a input validation error in Secure Access clients prior to 14.55
CVE-2026-33444 LOW 3.7 UPGRADE CVE-2026-33444 is a memory management vulnerability in Secure Access servers prior to 14.55

References

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