How severe is CVE-2026-33452?

CVE-2026-33452 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-33452 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-33452?

CVE-2026-33452 affects Absolute Secure Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-33452?

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

Does CVE-2026-33452 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-33452 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26424.

When was CVE-2026-33452 published?

CVE-2026-33452 was published on 2026-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-33452

CVE-2026-33452 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Absolute Secure Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v4: 5.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26424
Weakness: CWE-121
Affected product: Absolute Secure Access
Published: 2026-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CVE-2026-33452 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Secure Access Windows client prior to 14.50. Attackers with local control of the Windows client can use it to ‘blue screen’ the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-33452?: CVE-2026-33452 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Secure Access Windows client prior to 14.50. Attackers with local control of the Windows client can use it to ‘blue screen’ the system.
How severe is CVE-2026-33452?: CVE-2026-33452 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-33452 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-33452?: CVE-2026-33452 affects Absolute Secure Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33452?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-33452 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-33452 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26424.
When was CVE-2026-33452 published?: CVE-2026-33452 was published on 2026-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.absolute.com/platform/security-information/vulnerability-archive/cve-2026-33452

Affected products (1)

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

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