HIGH CVSS 8.8
Published: 2026-06-12

CVE-2026-45170

paloaltonetworks idira_privilege_cloud_connector Security Advisory (CVE-2026-45170)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-45170 impacting paloaltonetworks idira_privilege_cloud_connector. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Idira Vendor PAM - Self-Hosted Connector versions prior 1.1.100504 under specific conditions and configuration scenarios, TLS certificate validation may not be fully enforced. CyberArk Security Bulletin: CA26-17

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Adjacent (AV:A)
Requires shared subnet / local network access
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product paloaltonetworks / idira_privilege_cloud_connector
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-295

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-45170 impacting paloaltonetworks idira_privilege_cloud_connector.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-45170.yaml
id: cve-2026-45170

info:
  name: paloaltonetworks idira_privilege_cloud_connector - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-45170 affecting paloaltonetworks idira_privilege_cloud_connector.
    Evaluation: Idira Vendor PAM - Self-Hosted Connector versions prior 1.1.100504 under specific conditions and configuration scenarios, TLS certificate validation m...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-45170
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.8
    cve-id: CVE-2026-45170
    cwe-id: CWE-295
  tags: cve,cve-2026-45170,paloaltonetworks,idira_privilege_cloud_con,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "idira_privilege_cloud_connector"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-45170.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-45170
# Target: paloaltonetworks idira_privilege_cloud_connector | CVSS: 8.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-45170 (paloaltonetworks idira_privilege_cloud_connector)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against paloaltonetworks idira_privilege_cloud_connector scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-45170.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-45170
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install idira_privilege_cloud_con 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade idira_privilege_cloud_con 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update idira_privilege_cloud_con

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i idira_privilege_cloud_con 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i idira_privilege_cloud_con

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-45170 in paloaltonetworks idira_privilege_cloud_connector?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update paloaltonetworks idira_privilege_cloud_connector packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-45170?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-45170?

CVE-2026-45170 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.8
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-45170
Weakness CWE-295
Vendor paloaltonetworks
Product idira_privilege_cloud_connector
Published 2026-06-12
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H