CVE-2026-45178 Idira Secrets Manager Self-Hosted: Improper Access Control in Internal Cluster Endpoints

High 8.4 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can access internal cluster endpoints to retrieve unauthorized secrets or cause denial of service in Idira Secrets Manager.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-45178?

CVE-2026-45178 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in CyberArk Software, a Palo Alto Networks Company Conjur Enterprise, published on 11 Jun 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Idira Secrets Manager Self-Hosted versions 13.8.0 and lower exhibit improper access control within internal cluster endpoints. A remote, authenticated attacker possessing standard node-level credentials could leverage these endpoints to potentially retrieve unauthorized secrets or cause a denial of service (DoS). CyberArk Security Bulletin: CA26-20

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-45178?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Paloaltonetworks Idira Secrets Manager, Paloaltonetworks Idira Secrets Manager Credential Providers.

How do I fix CVE-2026-45178?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-45178 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-45178 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-45178 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gvf5-9x7p-qfqc.

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