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CVE-2026-45173

HIGH 8.4

Published 2026-06-11 · Last modified 2026-06-12

Idira Identity Browser Extension (Chrome, Firefox, and Edge builds) versions prior to 26.8.1 exhibit an origin validation flaw within its internal web-page verification routines. If an authenticated user navigates to a specially crafted webpage, this interaction could potentially allow a remote attacker to trigger unauthorized application interaction or execution parameters within the context of that authenticated browser session. CyberArk Security Bulletin: CA26-21

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 8.4), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.2%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 6th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

8.4CVSS 4.0 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityLow
  • AvailabilityNone

What an attacker needs

  • ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • ✓Privileges: No account or privileges required
  • ⚠User interaction: Succeeds with passive user activity
  • ✓Complexity: No special conditions — reliably repeatable
  • ✓Requirements: No special attack requirements

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

Test against your own equipment

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Listed for defensive triage, patch verification, and authorized testing on systems you own. Machine-readable: /cve/CVE-2026-45173/poc.json

Affected

Vendors Cyberark Software, A Palo Alto Networks Company Paloaltonetworks Google Microsoft Mozilla

Products Identity Browser Extensions Idira Identity Browser Extension Chrome Edge Chromium Firefox

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-346: : Origin Validation Error

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N/U:Amber

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
PaloaltonetworksIdira Identity Browser Extension≥ 26.0.0 and < 26.8.1

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 8.4 v4.0 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N/U:Amber
  • HIGH 8.4 v4.0 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/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:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:Amber
  • MEDIUM 6.5 v3.1 · NVD Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References

Advisories

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS