IRONSMITHINTEL
CRITICALCVSS9.8
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2026-1281|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) Code Injection Vulnerability

Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) contains a code injection vulnerability that could allow attackers to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution.

Published Jan 29, 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, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2026-02-01 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Code Injection (CWE-94) vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM). A code injection in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile allowing attackers to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution. 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 ≤ 12.5.0.0, 12.5.1.0, 12.6.0.0, 12.6.1.0, 12.7.0.0
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-01-29 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2026-02-01.

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://support.mobileiron.com/mi/vsp/AB1771634/ivanti-security-update-1761642-1.0.0S-5.noarch.rpm
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1281
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-1281
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