CVE-2026-45171: cyberark software, a palo alto networks company privileged session manager, vault Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-45171 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in cyberark software, a palo alto networks company privileged session manager, vault. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 53.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 11-06-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 13-06-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.