How severe is CVE-2026-45178?

CVE-2026-45178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-45178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-45178?

CVE-2026-45178 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Idira Secrets Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-45178?

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-2026-45178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-45178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36296.

When was CVE-2026-45178 published?

CVE-2026-45178 was published on 2026-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-22.

CVE-2026-45178

CVE-2026-45178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Idira Secrets Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v4: 8.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36296
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Idira Secrets Manager
Published: 2026-06-11
Last modified: 2026-06-22

Description

Idira Secrets Manager Self-Hosted versions 13.8.0 and lower exhibit improper access control within internal cluster endpoints. A remote, authenticated attacker possessing standard node-level credentials could leverage these endpoints to potentially retrieve unauthorized secrets or cause a denial of service (DoS). CyberArk Security Bulletin: CA26-20

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-45178?: Idira Secrets Manager Self-Hosted versions 13.8.0 and lower exhibit improper access control within internal cluster endpoints. A remote, authenticated attacker possessing standard node-level credentials could leverage these endpoints to potentially retrieve unauthorized secrets or cause a denial of service (DoS). CyberArk Security Bulletin: CA26-20
How severe is CVE-2026-45178?: CVE-2026-45178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-45178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-45178?: CVE-2026-45178 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Idira Secrets Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-45178?: 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-2026-45178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-45178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36296.
When was CVE-2026-45178 published?: CVE-2026-45178 was published on 2026-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-22.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:idira_secrets_manager:*:*:*:*:self-hosted:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:idira_secrets_manager_credential_providers:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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