CVE-2026-40952 (GCVE-0-2026-40952)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-15 19:32 – Updated: 2026-07-16 13:06
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Privilge misconfiguration in Secure Access installers
Summary
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-07-16 13:05 UTC
CWE
- CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Security | Secure Access |
Affected:
0 , < 14.55
(server)
|
guessed |
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