CVE-2026-45178: Idira Secrets Manager Self-Hosted versions 13.8.0 and lower exhibit improper access control within internal cl

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-45178 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting idira secrets manager, idira secrets manager credential providers. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
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 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

paloaltonetworks idira secrets manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 13.0 and < 13.8.1

Fixed in: 13.8.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy idira-secrets-manager || rpm -q idira-secrets-manager || idira-secrets-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 13.8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade idira-secrets-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade idira-secrets-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 13.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison idira-secrets-manager sudo apt install idira-secrets-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_13.0> sudo apt-mark hold idira-secrets-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list idira-secrets-manager sudo dnf downgrade idira-secrets-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_13.0> sudo dnf versionlock add idira-secrets-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.

paloaltonetworks idira secrets manager credential providers UPGRADE

Affected: >= 14.0 and < 14.2.6

Fixed in: 14.2.6

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy idira-secrets-manager-credential-providers || rpm -q idira-secrets-manager-credential-providers || idira-secrets-manager-credential-providers --version

2. UPGRADE to 14.2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade idira-secrets-manager-credential-providers

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade idira-secrets-manager-credential-providers

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-secrets-manager-credential-providers sudo apt install idira-secrets-manager-credential-providers=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0> sudo apt-mark hold idira-secrets-manager-credential-providers

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

dnf --showduplicates list idira-secrets-manager-credential-providers sudo dnf downgrade idira-secrets-manager-credential-providers-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0> sudo dnf versionlock add idira-secrets-manager-credential-providers

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-2026-45178?

idira secrets manager: upgrade to 13.8.1; idira secrets manager credential providers: upgrade to 14.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-45178 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45178 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-2026-45178 affect?

CVE-2026-45178 affects idira secrets manager, idira secrets manager credential providers. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). 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 pot

How urgent is CVE-2026-45178?

Priority 36/100. High severity

References

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