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CVE-2026-97717 Absolute Security CVE debrief

CVE-2026-97717 is a vulnerability in the proxy sub-system of Secure Access servers prior to 14.60. Authenticated attackers can send malformed data to the server and cause a persistent denial of service. This vulnerability affects Secure Access servers, potentially leading to operational disruptions. Defenders should assess exposure and impact, focusing on versions prior to 14.60. The CVE record and source item provide details, but additional verification is necessary to understand the full scope of this vulnerability.

Vendor
Absolute Security
Product
Secure Access
CVSS
MEDIUM 6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-07
Original CVE updated
2026-10-07
Advisory published
2026-10-07
Advisory updated
2026-10-07

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Secure Access servers, particularly those with versions prior to 14.60, should assess potential exposure and impact.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-97717 is a vulnerability in the proxy sub-system of Secure Access servers prior to 14.60 that could lead to a persistent denial of service. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact on Secure Access servers prior to version 14.60.

  • Potential denial of service on Secure Access servers prior to 14.60
  • Need to verify Secure Access server versions and assess potential exposure

Technical summary

CVE-2026-97717 is a vulnerability in the proxy sub-system of Secure Access servers prior to 14.60. Authenticated attackers can send malformed data to the server and cause a persistent denial of service. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6 and a medium severity. The vulnerability affects Secure Access servers, and defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact on Secure Access servers prior to version 14.60.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify Secure Access server versions and identify those prior to 14.60
  • Assess potential exposure and impact on Secure Access servers
  • Monitor for authenticated attackers sending malformed data to Secure Access servers

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, but limited information is available on potential impact or exploitation. Defenders should verify Secure Access server versions, assess exposure, and monitor for authenticated attackers sending malformed data. Evidence is limited, and further verification is required to determine the full extent of this vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-97717 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-97717

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-97717 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-97717

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Denial of Service in Absolute Secure Access

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97717.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.absolute.com/platform/security-information/vulnerability-archive/cve-2026-97717---6-0-medium

    Supplemental source

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.