CVE-2026-40952 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8).
Summary
CVE-2026-40952 is a privilege misconfiguration in the Secure Access installer for the Windows client and server prior to version 14.55. Attackers with local access to the client or server can use it to elevate privileges to Administrator when Secure Access is installed in a non-default location.
Affected tools we track
This advisory affects Microsoft. Review the vendor page for current pricing, alternatives and status.
Remediation
Apply the vendor’s update during your next patch window and verify exposure. Patch-management tools that can deploy and verify the fix include Action1, Automox, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, ManageEngine Endpoint Central. See our best patch management ranking.