CVE-2026-45165 (GCVE-0-2026-45165)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-15 19:00 – Updated: 2026-10-15 20:23
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Idira Secrets Manager (Self-Hosted): Improper Authorization in REST API
Summary
An authorization flaw in Idira Conjur version 13.9.0 allows an authenticated user with limited privileges to perform unauthorized actions on a policy branch. Under specific circumstances, an attacker could potentially leverage this to retrieve unauthorized secrets, alter administrative access controls on the branch or cause a denial of service (DoS). Idira Security Bulletin CA26-38.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-10-15 20:19 UTC
CWE
- CWE-863 - (Incorrect Authorization)
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://docs.cyberark.com/secrets-manager-sh/13.9… | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | Idira Secrets Manager (Self-Hosted) |
Affected:
13.9 , < 13.9.1
(custom)
cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:idira_secrets_manager_self-hosted_:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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