How severe is CVE-2026-45169?

CVE-2026-45169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-45169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-45169?

CVE-2026-45169 affects Paloaltonetworks Idira Privileged Access Manager Vault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-45169?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-45169 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-45169 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36385.

When was CVE-2026-45169 published?

CVE-2026-45169 was published on 2026-06-12 and last updated on 2026-07-07.

CVE-2026-45169

CVE-2026-45169 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Idira Privileged Access Manager Vault with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36385
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Idira Privileged Access Manager Vault
Published: 2026-06-12
Last modified: 2026-07-07

Description

Idira Privileged Access Manager (PAM) Self-Hosted Vault versions prior to 15.0.3, 14.6.5, 14.2.7, and 14.0.8 exhibit a validation vulnerability. Under specific circumstances and configuration scenarios, processing unexpected input could potentially lead to an unexpected service termination, resulting in a localized denial of service (DoS). CyberArk Security Bulletin: CA26-17

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-45169?: Idira Privileged Access Manager (PAM) Self-Hosted Vault versions prior to 15.0.3, 14.6.5, 14.2.7, and 14.0.8 exhibit a validation vulnerability. Under specific circumstances and configuration scenarios, processing unexpected input could potentially lead to an unexpected service termination, resulting in a localized denial of service (DoS). CyberArk Security Bulletin: CA26-17
How severe is CVE-2026-45169?: CVE-2026-45169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-45169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-45169?: CVE-2026-45169 affects Paloaltonetworks Idira Privileged Access Manager Vault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-45169?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-45169 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-45169 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36385.
When was CVE-2026-45169 published?: CVE-2026-45169 was published on 2026-06-12 and last updated on 2026-07-07.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:idira_privileged_access_manager_vault:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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