CVE-2026-33448
Format string vulnerability in MacOS clients prior to 14.50
Description
CVE-2026-33448 is a format string vulnerability in the logging subsystem of Secure Access client for MacOS prior to 14.50. Attackers with control of a modified server can force the client to dump the contents of a small portion of memory to the log files potentially revealing secrets.
INFO
Published Date :
April 30, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 5, 2026, 2:27 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | b6533044-ea05-4482-8458-7bddeca0d079 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Secure Access client to version 14.50.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
- Restrict server access to authorized users.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-33448.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.absolute.com/platform/security-information/vulnerability-archive/cve-2026-33448 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-33448 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-33448
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-33448 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:absolute:secure_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 14.50 OR cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type NetMotion Software: https://www.absolute.com/platform/security-information/vulnerability-archive/cve-2026-33448 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-200 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description CVE-2026-33448 is a format string vulnerability in the logging subsystem of Secure Access client for MacOS prior to 14.50. Attackers with control of a modified server can force the client to dump the contents of a small portion of memory to the log files potentially revealing secrets. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added Reference https://www.absolute.com/platform/security-information/vulnerability-archive/cve-2026-33448