IRONSMITHINTEL
CRITICALCVSS9.8
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2023-35078|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2023-35078)

Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM, previously branded MobileIron Core) contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated access to specific API paths. An attacker with access to these API paths can access personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, phone numbers, and other mobile device details for users on a vulnerable system. An attacker can also make other configuration changes including installing software and modifying security profiles on registered devices.

Published Jul 25, 2023 · Updated May 17, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. CISA has confirmed use of this vulnerability in known ransomware campaigns — treat as high priority for remediation. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2023-08-15 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Improper Authentication (CWE-287) vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM). An authentication bypass vulnerability in Ivanti EPMM allows unauthorized users to access restricted functionality or resources of the application without proper authentication. 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 mobile: v < 11.8.1.1, 11.9.0 ≤ v < 11.9.1.1, 11.10 ≤ v < 11.10.0.2
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

Used in known ransomware campaigns. Threat-research write-up: https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/KB-Remote-unauthenticated-API-access-vulnerability-CVE-2023-35078

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

1
Identify affected hosts: query inventory for network-security installs in scope.
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Apply the vendor security update referenced in CVE-2023-35078's advisory. No specific KB/version is encoded yet — consult the linked MSRC/vendor URL.
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Verify the fix per the vendor's published verification steps.
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Document the remediation in your change ticket and re-scan with your vulnerability scanner to confirm closure.
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