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CVE-2026-45171 CyberArk Software, a Palo Alto Networks Company CVE debrief

CVE-2026-45171 is a HIGH-severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.7. The vulnerability affects 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 due to incomplete input validation and improperly configured folder permissions.

Vendor
CyberArk Software, a Palo Alto Networks Company
Product
Privileged Session Manager, Vault
CVSS
HIGH 8.7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-11
Original CVE updated
2026-06-23
Advisory published
2026-06-11
Advisory updated
2026-06-23

Who should care

Users of Idira Privileged Session Manager (PSM) versions prior to 15.0.3, 14.6.3, 14.2.5, and 14.0.5 should apply the necessary patches to prevent potential arbitrary code execution.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by incomplete input validation and improperly configured folder permissions within Idira Privileged Session Manager (PSM). This allows an authenticated, low-privileged user to potentially execute arbitrary code.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches for Idira Privileged Session Manager (PSM) versions 15.0.3, 14.6.3, 14.2.5, or 14.0.5.
  • Review and adjust folder permissions to prevent exploitation.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail provide evidence for this vulnerability. [see resourceLinkAnnotations for source links].

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-45171 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-45171

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

  • CVE-2026-45171 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-45171

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

Supplemental references

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.