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

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 16, 2026
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

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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