CVE-2026-45170: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation in CyberArk Software, a Palo Alto Networks Company PAM SH Connector
CVE-2026-45170 is a high-severity vulnerability in CyberArk Software's PAM SH Connector (Idira Privilege Cloud Connector) version 1.1.0. Under certain configurations, TLS certificate validation may not be fully enforced, leading to improper certificate validation (CWE-295). This could allow an attacker to bypass TLS protections under specific conditions. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-45170) affects CyberArk's PAM SH Connector, specifically Idira Privilege Cloud Connector version 1.1.0. The issue arises from improper enforcement of TLS certificate validation under certain conditions and configurations, classified under CWE-295. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.5 (high), indicating a significant risk if exploited. The vulnerability was published on June 12, 2026, with no known exploits in the wild and no vendor-provided patch or remediation level at this time.
Potential Impact
Improper TLS certificate validation can allow attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks or intercept communications that are expected to be secure. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of data transmitted via the PAM SH Connector under affected configurations. The high CVSS score reflects the potential for significant impact if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the CyberArk Security Bulletin CA26-17 and vendor advisories for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, carefully review and harden TLS configurations to ensure strict certificate validation is enforced where possible.
CVE-2026-45170: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation in CyberArk Software, a Palo Alto Networks Company PAM SH Connector
Description
CVE-2026-45170 is a high-severity vulnerability in CyberArk Software's PAM SH Connector (Idira Privilege Cloud Connector) version 1.1.0. Under certain configurations, TLS certificate validation may not be fully enforced, leading to improper certificate validation (CWE-295). This could allow an attacker to bypass TLS protections under specific conditions. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-45170) affects CyberArk's PAM SH Connector, specifically Idira Privilege Cloud Connector version 1.1.0. The issue arises from improper enforcement of TLS certificate validation under certain conditions and configurations, classified under CWE-295. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.5 (high), indicating a significant risk if exploited. The vulnerability was published on June 12, 2026, with no known exploits in the wild and no vendor-provided patch or remediation level at this time.
Potential Impact
Improper TLS certificate validation can allow attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks or intercept communications that are expected to be secure. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of data transmitted via the PAM SH Connector under affected configurations. The high CVSS score reflects the potential for significant impact if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the CyberArk Security Bulletin CA26-17 and vendor advisories for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, carefully review and harden TLS configurations to ensure strict certificate validation is enforced where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-08T23:00:57.503Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2b6131815e7002b87d7084
Added to database: 6/12/2026, 1:30:25 AM
Last enriched: 6/12/2026, 1:45:01 AM
Last updated: 6/12/2026, 3:54:58 AM
Views: 16
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