CVE-2026-45171: CWE-22: Path Traversal in CyberArk Software, a Palo Alto Networks Company Privileged Session Manager, Vault
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
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-22) in CyberArk Privileged Session Manager and Vault is due to incomplete input validation combined with improper folder permissions. Authenticated users with low privileges can exploit this path traversal flaw to execute arbitrary code on affected versions prior to 15.0.3, 14.6.3, 14.2.5, and 14.0.5. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation level or patch links are provided in the data, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user with low privileges could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over the Privileged Session Manager and Vault components.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the CyberArk Security Bulletins CA26-17 and CA26-18 for current remediation guidance and official fixes. Until patches are confirmed and applied, restrict access to the affected systems to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity related to path traversal attempts.
CVE-2026-45171: CWE-22: Path Traversal in CyberArk Software, a Palo Alto Networks Company Privileged Session Manager, Vault
Description
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
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-22) in CyberArk Privileged Session Manager and Vault is due to incomplete input validation combined with improper folder permissions. Authenticated users with low privileges can exploit this path traversal flaw to execute arbitrary code on affected versions prior to 15.0.3, 14.6.3, 14.2.5, and 14.0.5. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation level or patch links are provided in the data, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user with low privileges could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over the Privileged Session Manager and Vault components.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the CyberArk Security Bulletins CA26-17 and CA26-18 for current remediation guidance and official fixes. Until patches are confirmed and applied, restrict access to the affected systems to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity related to path traversal attempts.
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: 6a2b336c815e7002b838f05e
Added to database: 06/11/2026, 22:15:08 UTC
Last enriched: 06/19/2026, 18:22:51 UTC
Last updated: 07/24/2026, 08:52:04 UTC
Views: 145
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