IRONSMITHINTEL
HIGHCVSS7.2
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2026-6973|Auth: high — administrative privileges|Reboot: required|Manual only

Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) Improper Input Validation Vulnerability (CVE-2026-6973)

Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows a remotely authenticated user with administrative access to achieve remote code execution.

Published May 7, 2026 · Updated May 29, 2026
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Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, with administrative privileges, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2026-05-10 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM). An Improper Input Validation in Ivanti EPMM before versions 12.6.1.1, 12.7.0.1, and 12.8.0.1 allows a remotely authenticated user with administrative access to achieve remote code execution. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, an administrative account, and no user interaction required.

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

Network Security Team
Firewall Administrators
IT Security
Running endpoint manager mobile: v < 12.6.1.1, 12.7.0.0, 12.8.0.0
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-05-07 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2026-05-10.

How to patch

Get the fix

Apply the fixed package from your vendor. The advisory lists affected versions and the exact fixed build.

Vendor advisory

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/May-2026-Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Endpoint-Manager-Mobile-EPMM-Multiple-CVEs?language=en_US
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6973
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-6973
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