How severe is CVE-2026-40957?

CVE-2026-40957 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-40957 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-40957?

CVE-2026-40957 affects Absolute Secure Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40957?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-40957 published?

CVE-2026-40957 was published on 2026-07-15 and last updated on 2026-07-16.

CVE-2026-40957

CVE-2026-40957 is a high-severity vulnerability in Absolute Secure Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-1021.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 6.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1021
Affected product: Absolute Secure Access
Published: 2026-07-15
Last modified: 2026-07-16

Description

o CVE-2026-40957 is a frameable content vulnerability in the Secure Access server login page prior to 14.55. Attackers with control of a malicious web site could use it to potentially steal credentials from an unwary administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-40957?: o CVE-2026-40957 is a frameable content vulnerability in the Secure Access server login page prior to 14.55. Attackers with control of a malicious web site could use it to potentially steal credentials from an unwary administrator.
How severe is CVE-2026-40957?: CVE-2026-40957 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-40957 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-40957?: CVE-2026-40957 affects Absolute Secure Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40957?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-40957 published?: CVE-2026-40957 was published on 2026-07-15 and last updated on 2026-07-16.

References

https://www.absolute.com/platform/security-information/vulnerability-archive/cve-2026-40957

Affected products (1)

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

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