HIGH CVSS 7.8
Published: 2026-06-11

CVE-2026-45175

paloaltonetworks idira_endpoint_privilege_manager Security Advisory (CVE-2026-45175)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-45175 impacting paloaltonetworks idira_endpoint_privilege_manager. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager Agent versions prior to 26.5 exhibit improper access control within internal agent validation processes. A local attacker could potentially bypass built-in security controls or cryptographic validations. Under specific circumstances, this could allow the attacker to circumvent agent self-defense mechanisms and execute unauthorized operations. CyberArk Security Bulletin: CA26-19

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
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_endpoint_privilege_manager
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-2026-45175 impacting paloaltonetworks idira_endpoint_privilege_manager.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-45175.yaml
id: cve-2026-45175

info:
  name: paloaltonetworks idira_endpoint_privilege_manager - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-45175 affecting paloaltonetworks idira_endpoint_privilege_manager.
    Evaluation: Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager Agent versions prior to 26.5 exhibit improper access control within internal agent validation processes. A local atta...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-45175
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 7.8
    cve-id: CVE-2026-45175
    cwe-id: CWE-295
  tags: cve,cve-2026-45175,paloaltonetworks,idira_endpoint_privilege_,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "idira_endpoint_privilege_manager"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-45175.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-45175
# Target: paloaltonetworks idira_endpoint_privilege_manager | CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-45175 (paloaltonetworks idira_endpoint_privilege_manager)...")
    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_endpoint_privilege_manager 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-2026-45175.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-45175
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install idira_endpoint_privilege_ 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade idira_endpoint_privilege_ 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update idira_endpoint_privilege_

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

# 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-2026-45175 in paloaltonetworks idira_endpoint_privilege_manager?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update paloaltonetworks idira_endpoint_privilege_manager 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-2026-45175?

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-2026-45175?

CVE-2026-45175 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.8
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-45175
Weakness CWE-295
Vendor paloaltonetworks
Product idira_endpoint_privilege_manager
Published 2026-06-11
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H