HIGH CVSS 8.8
Published: 2026-06-11

CVE-2026-45172

paloaltonetworks idira_privileged_session_manager_for_ssh Security Advisory (CVE-2026-45172)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-45172 impacting paloaltonetworks idira_privileged_session_manager_for_ssh. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Due to incomplete input validation in Idira Privileged Session Manager for SSH (PSMP) versions prior to 15.0.2, 14.6.3, 14.2.5, and 14.0.6, an authenticated, low-privileged user could potentially execute arbitrary commands on the PSMP host. CyberArk Security Bulletins: CA26-17 and CA26-18

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
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_privileged_session_manager_for_ssh
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-78

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-2026-45172 impacting paloaltonetworks idira_privileged_session_manager_for_ssh.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-45172.yaml
id: cve-2026-45172

info:
  name: paloaltonetworks idira_privileged_session_manager_for_ssh - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-45172 affecting paloaltonetworks idira_privileged_session_manager_for_ssh.
    Evaluation: Due to incomplete input validation in Idira Privileged Session Manager for SSH (PSMP) versions prior to 15.0.2, 14.6.3, 14.2.5, and 14.0.6, an authent...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-45172
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.8
    cve-id: CVE-2026-45172
    cwe-id: CWE-78
  tags: cve,cve-2026-45172,paloaltonetworks,idira_privileged_session_,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "idira_privileged_session_manager_for_ssh"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-45172.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-45172
# Target: paloaltonetworks idira_privileged_session_manager_for_ssh | 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-2026-45172 (paloaltonetworks idira_privileged_session_manager_for_ssh)...")
    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_privileged_session_manager_for_ssh 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-2026-45172.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-45172
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install idira_privileged_session_ 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade idira_privileged_session_ 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update idira_privileged_session_

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

# 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-45172 in paloaltonetworks idira_privileged_session_manager_for_ssh?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update paloaltonetworks idira_privileged_session_manager_for_ssh 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-2026-45172?

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-2026-45172?

CVE-2026-45172 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-2026-45172
Weakness CWE-78
Vendor paloaltonetworks
Product idira_privileged_session_manager_for_ssh
Published 2026-06-11
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H