# CVE-2026-116769: Absolute Secure Access authentication bypass

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-116769-is-an-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-in-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-2026-116769 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-02

Absolute Secure Access is a remote access and security management platform used to control devices and enforce security policies. An authentication bypass vulnerability allows attackers to modify security settings on client devices through the server, potentially compromising device security and access controls without proper authorization.

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

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-116769 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-116769 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-116769?** Informational severity, published 2 November 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Absolute Secure Access 13.0 to 14.60.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-116769?** Yes: fixed in 14.61. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-116769 attacked?** It is attacked over the network.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-116769?** 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

This authentication bypass vulnerability in Secure Access versions 13.0 through 14.60 permits attackers to modify client security settings via the server without proper authentication. The vulnerability requires network access to the Secure Access server. The exact attack mechanism is not detailed, but exploitation could allow unauthorized alteration of client security configurations.

## Affected products

- Absolute Secure Access 13.0 to 14.60

## Timeline

- 2026-11-02: disclosed

## References

- [https://www.absolute.com/platform/security-information/vulnerability-archive/cve-2026-116769](https://www.absolute.com/platform/security-information/vulnerability-archive/cve-2026-116769)

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