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 e

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HIGH 8.6REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-45169 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting idira privileged access manager vault. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2026-06-12
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Palo Alto Networks, Inc. · Vendor: paloaltonetworks

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-12 05:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

paloaltonetworks idira privileged access manager vault UPGRADE

Affected: >= 14.0 and < 14.0.8 · >= 14.2 and < 14.2.7 · >= 14.6 and < 14.6.5 · >= 15.0 and <= 15.0.3

Fixed in: 14.0.8, 14.2.7, 14.6.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy idira-privileged-access-manager-vault || rpm -q idira-privileged-access-manager-vault || idira-privileged-access-manager-vault --version

2. UPGRADE to 14.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade idira-privileged-access-manager-vault

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade idira-privileged-access-manager-vault

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 14.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison idira-privileged-access-manager-vault sudo apt install idira-privileged-access-manager-vault=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0> sudo apt-mark hold idira-privileged-access-manager-vault

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list idira-privileged-access-manager-vault sudo dnf downgrade idira-privileged-access-manager-vault-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0> sudo dnf versionlock add idira-privileged-access-manager-vault

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-45169?

idira privileged access manager vault: upgrade to 14.0.8, 14.2.7, 14.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-45169 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45169 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-45169 affect?

CVE-2026-45169 affects idira privileged access manager vault. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). 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 pot

How urgent is CVE-2026-45169?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

HashiCorp Vault vulnerabilities

References

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