CVE-2026-33451: Arbitrary read/write vulnerability in Windows clients prior to 14.50

Published Apr 30, 2026
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Updated

CVE-2026-33451 is an arbitrary read/write vulnerability in the Secure Access Windows client prior to 14.50. Attackers with local control of the Windows client can send malformed data to an API and elevate their level of privilege to system.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Secure Access Windows client<14.50
All of the following
Absolute Secure Access<14.50
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:08 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-33451?

CVE-2026-33451 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary read/write access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-33451?

To mitigate CVE-2026-33451, upgrade the Secure Access Windows client to version 14.50 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-33451?

CVE-2026-33451 affects users of the Secure Access Windows client prior to version 14.50.

4

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2026-33451?

CVE-2026-33451 can be exploited by attackers with local access to send malformed data to an API.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-33451 have on users?

CVE-2026-33451 can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation for users running affected versions of the Secure Access Windows client.

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