# CVE-2026-116766: Absolute Secure Access improper input handling denial of service

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-116766-is-an-improper-input-handling-vulnerability-in-the-secure-access  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-11-02. Updated: 2026-11-02  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-116766 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-02

Absolute Secure Access is a server that provides secure remote access to corporate networks. A flaw in how the server handles user input can allow attackers to cause a persistent denial of service, making the server unavailable to legitimate users and disrupting remote access capabilities.

Technologies: [Absolute Secure Access](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/absolute-secure-access). Vendors: [Absolute](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/absolute).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-116766 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-116766 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-116766?** Informational severity, published 2 November 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Absolute Secure Access 13.0 to prior to 14.61.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-116766?** Yes: fixed in 14.61. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-116766 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-116766?** Check whether you run Absolute Secure Access at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in 14.61

## Technical details

An improper input handling vulnerability in Absolute Secure Access versions 13.0 through prior to 14.61 allows attackers to trigger a persistent denial of service condition. The vulnerability is reachable over the network and does not require authentication or user interaction. A fix is available in version 14.61 and later.

## Affected products

- Absolute Secure Access 13.0 to prior to 14.61

## Timeline

- 2026-11-02: disclosed

## References

- [https://www.absolute.com/platform/security-information/vulnerability-archive/cve-2026-116766](https://www.absolute.com/platform/security-information/vulnerability-archive/cve-2026-116766)

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