IRONSMITHINTEL
HIGHCVSS8.6
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2026-1603|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability that could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to leak specific stored credential data.

Published Feb 10, 2026 · Updated May 16, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2026-03-23 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Authentication Bypass (CWE-288) vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM). An authentication bypass in Ivanti Endpoint Manager before version 2024 SU5 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to leak specific stored credential data. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

Network Security Team
Firewall Administrators
IT Security
Running endpoint manager: v < 2024, 2024
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-03-09 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2026-03-23.

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

References

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    Vendor advisory: https://hub.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-EPM-February-2026-for-EPM-2024?language=en_US
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1603
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-1603
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