How severe is CVE-2024-40873?

CVE-2024-40873 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40873 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40873?

CVE-2024-40873 affects Absolute Secure Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40873?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-40873 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40873 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38702.

When was CVE-2024-40873 published?

CVE-2024-40873 was published on 2024-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40873

CVE-2024-40873 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Absolute Secure Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38702
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Absolute Secure Access
Published: 2024-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Secure Access administrative console of Absolute Secure Access prior to version 13.07. Attackers with system administrator permissions can interfere with another system administrator’s use of the publishing UI when the administrators are editing the same management object. The scope is unchanged, there is no loss of confidentiality. Impact to system availability is none, impact to system integrity is high.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40873?: There is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Secure Access administrative console of Absolute Secure Access prior to version 13.07. Attackers with system administrator permissions can interfere with another system administrator’s use of the publishing UI when the administrators are editing the same management object. The scope is unchanged, there is no loss of confidentiality. Impact to system availability is none, impact to system integrity is high.
How severe is CVE-2024-40873?: CVE-2024-40873 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40873 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40873?: CVE-2024-40873 affects Absolute Secure Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40873?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40873 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40873 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38702.
When was CVE-2024-40873 published?: CVE-2024-40873 was published on 2024-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.absolute.com/platform/security-information/vulnerability-archive/secure-access-1307/cve-2024-40873/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:absolute:secure_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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