PatchSiren cyber security CVE debrief
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
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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.
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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
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://docs.cyberark.com/pam-self-hosted/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-whatsnew14-0-5.htm
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://docs.cyberark.com/pam-self-hosted/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-whatsnew14-2-5.htm
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://docs.cyberark.com/pam-self-hosted/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-whatsnew14-6-psm.htm
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://docs.cyberark.com/pam-self-hosted/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-whatsnew15-0-psm.htm
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.