CVE-2026-40956: CVE-2026-40956 is a memory disclosure vulnerability in Secure Access client versions prior to 14.55. Attackers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-40956?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-40956 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40956 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-2026-40956 affect?

CVE-2026-40956 affects secure access. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). CVE-2026-40956 is a memory disclosure vulnerability in Secure Access client versions prior to 14.55. Attackers with intimate knowledge of and total control over the tunnel protocol can cause a small amount of random memory to leak.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-40956?

Priority 22/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

LOW 3.7REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-40956 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting secure access. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CVE-2026-40956 is a memory disclosure vulnerability in Secure Access client versions prior to 14.55. Attackers with intimate knowledge of and total control over the tunnel protocol can cause a small amount of random memory to leak.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
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 20:17 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-2026-40956?

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

Is CVE-2026-40956 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40956 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-2026-40956 affect?

CVE-2026-40956 affects secure access. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). CVE-2026-40956 is a memory disclosure vulnerability in Secure Access client versions prior to 14.55. Attackers with intimate knowledge of and total control over the tunnel protocol can cause a small amount of random memory to leak.

How urgent is CVE-2026-40956?

Priority 22/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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-2026-40952 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE CVE-2026-40952 is a privilege misconfiguration in the Secure Access installer for the Windows client and serve
CVE-2026-40958 LOW 3.7 UPGRADE CVE-2026-40958 is a input validation error in Secure Access clients prior to 14.55

References

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