CVE-2026-45169

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified

CVE-2026-45169 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. 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). EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PaloaltonetworksIdira Privileged Access Manager Vault>= 14.0, < 14.0.8
PaloaltonetworksIdira Privileged Access Manager Vault>= 14.2, < 14.2.7
PaloaltonetworksIdira Privileged Access Manager Vault>= 14.6, < 14.6.5
PaloaltonetworksIdira Privileged Access Manager Vault>= 15.0, <= 15.0.3

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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 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
How severe is CVE-2026-45169?
CVE-2026-45169 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-45169?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST