CVE-2026-45171: Incomplete input validation and improperly configured folder permissions within Idira Privileged Session Manag

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-45171 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting idira privileged session manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-06-11
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

2026-06-11 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

paloaltonetworks idira privileged session manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 14.0 and < 14.0.5 · >= 14.2 and < 14.2.5 · >= 14.6 and < 14.6.3 · >= 15.0 and < 15.0.3

Fixed in: 14.0.5, 14.2.5, 14.6.3, 15.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy idira-privileged-session-manager || rpm -q idira-privileged-session-manager || idira-privileged-session-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 14.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade idira-privileged-session-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade idira-privileged-session-manager

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-session-manager sudo apt install idira-privileged-session-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0> sudo apt-mark hold idira-privileged-session-manager

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

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

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.

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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-2026-45171?

idira privileged session manager: upgrade to 14.0.5, 14.2.5, 14.6.3, 15.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-45171 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45171 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-2026-45171 affect?

CVE-2026-45171 affects idira privileged session manager. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 arb

How urgent is CVE-2026-45171?

Priority 42/100. High severity

References

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