CVE-2026-45171
CVE-2026-45171 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Idira Privileged Session Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36365
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Idira Privileged Session Manager
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- Last modified:
Description
Incomplete input validation and improperly configured folder permissions within Idira Privileged Session Manager (PSM) versions prior to 15.0.3, 14.6.3, 14.2.5, and 14.0.5, an authenticated, low-privileged user could potentially execute arbitrary code. CyberArk Security Bulletin: CA26-17 and CA26-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-45171?
- Incomplete input validation and improperly configured folder permissions within Idira Privileged Session Manager (PSM) versions prior to 15.0.3, 14.6.3, 14.2.5, and 14.0.5, an authenticated, low-privileged user could potentially execute arbitrary code. CyberArk Security Bulletin: CA26-17 and CA26-18
- How severe is CVE-2026-45171?
- CVE-2026-45171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-45171 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-45171?
- CVE-2026-45171 affects Paloaltonetworks Idira Privileged Session Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-45171?
- 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-2026-45171 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-45171 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36365.
- When was CVE-2026-45171 published?
- CVE-2026-45171 was published on 2026-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-23.
References
- https://docs.cyberark.com/pam-self-hosted/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-whatsnew14-0-5.htm
- https://docs.cyberark.com/pam-self-hosted/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-whatsnew14-2-5.htm
- https://docs.cyberark.com/pam-self-hosted/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-whatsnew14-6-psm.htm#14.6.3
- https://docs.cyberark.com/pam-self-hosted/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-whatsnew15-0-psm.htm#15.0.3
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:idira_privileged_session_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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