CVE-2026-45176: Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager Agent: Local Privilege Escalation via Internal Communication or File Operation Manipulation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-45176 is a high (CVSS 8.9) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in cyberark software, a palo alto networks company idira endpoint privilege manager. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 5.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

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

Description

Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager Agent versions prior to 26.5 exhibit improper access control within high-privileged agent components. A local, low-privileged attacker could exploit this by manipulating an internal communication mechanism or file operation. Under specific circumstances, this could potentially allow the attacker to bypass permission restrictions and execute unauthorized local actions with elevated privileges. CyberArk Security Bulletin: CA26-19

• CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.