Description
CVE-2026-116768 is a missing length validation vulnerability
in Secure Access servers prior to 14.61. Authenticated attackers can cause a
persistent denial of service when connecting for the first time.
Published: 2026-11-02
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

CVE-2026-116768 identifies a missing length validation check in Secure Access servers running versions prior to 14.61. The flaw allows an authenticated user to make a first‑time connection that results in a persistent denial of service, leaving the service unavailable for the session and possibly for subsequent sessions. The weakness arises from improper input validation, causing a denial of service condition.

Affected Systems

Absolute Software's Secure Access product is impacted. All installations using a release version older than 14.61 are affected. No additional build identifiers are provided beyond the major release number.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 7.1, indicating a high impact if the flaw is exploited. EPSS information is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw requires authenticated access and a first‑time connection attempt, suggesting an internal or remote attack vector once credentials are obtained. The overall risk is moderate to high and could be exacerbated in environments where many users initiate new connections.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 21:35 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Secure Access to version 14.61 or later to resolve the missing length validation issue.
  • If an upgrade cannot be applied immediately, limit new connections for authenticated users until the patch is installed.
  • Monitor logs for repeated connection failures and isolate affected instances if the denial of service persists.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 21:35 UTC.

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History

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Absolute
Absolute secure Access
Weaknesses CWE-20
Vendors & Products Absolute
Absolute secure Access

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description CVE-2026-116768 is a missing length validation vulnerability in Secure Access servers prior to 14.61. Authenticated attackers can cause a persistent denial of service when connecting for the first time.
Title Missing length validation in Absolute Secure Access
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Absolute Secure Access
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Absolute

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-02T21:21:35.467Z

Reserved: 2026-10-26T21:43:51.547Z

Link: CVE-2026-116768

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-11-02T21:21:28.586Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-02T21:17:25.197

Modified: 2026-11-03T16:15:28.703

Link: CVE-2026-116768

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-02T21:45:17Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation