CVE-2026-45165
Idira Secrets Manager (Self-Hosted): Improper Authorization in REST API
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 15, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 15, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-45165
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | d6c1279f-00f6-4ef7-9217-f89ffe703ec0 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Idira Conjur to a non-vulnerable version.
- Restrict privileges for authenticated users.
- Review policy branch access controls.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-45165.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://docs.cyberark.com/secrets-manager-sh/13.9/en/content/enterprise/releasenotes/release-notes-13.9.1.htm?tocpath=Get%20started%7CRelease%20Notes%7C_____3 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-45165', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-15T20:19:57.634495Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:N/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber Added CWE CWE-863 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/45xxx/CVE-2026-45165.json">CVE-2026-45165</a> Added Reference https://docs.cyberark.com/secrets-manager-sh/13.9/en/content/enterprise/releasenotes/release-notes-13.9.1.htm?tocpath=Get%20started%7CRelease%20Notes%7C_____3