Security Digest · Vulnerability record · Known exploited
CVE-2026-6973: Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV). 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.
CISA KEV · added 2026-05-07 CVSS 7.2 High EPSS 2.5% · p85
Should you act?
Exploited: patch now if you run it
CISA has confirmed exploitation in the wild. This signal is computed from CISA KEV, EPSS and CVSS data; it is not an editorial verdict.
- Yes, if you run Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM). CISA added this CVE to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-05-07, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild. US federal agencies must remediate by 2026-05-10; treat that as the outer limit, not the target.
- EPSS 2.5%, percentile 85: FIRST’s model estimates a 2.5% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 85% of all scored CVEs (elevated). EPSS is a probability, not a verdict.
- Needs an account (high (admin)). Exposure depends on who can log in.
What it is
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.
CISA’s summary
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.
Weakness type: CWE-20.
Product: Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) · Assigned by: ivanti · Published: 2026-05-07
Affected and fixed versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions (per CVE record) |
|---|---|---|
| Ivanti | Endpoint Manager Mobile | see vendor advisory |
Severity scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| ivanti | 3.1 | 7.2 High | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- Attack vector: network (remotely reachable)
- Attack complexity: low
- Privileges required: high (admin)
- User interaction: none
- Scope: unchanged
CVSS measures how bad a flaw is if exploited, not how likely exploitation is. Read it next to the exploitation data below.
Exploitation and urgency
- CISA KEV: added 2026-05-07; federal due date 2026-05-10. Known ransomware use: Unknown.
- 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.
- CISA SSVC assessment: exploitation active, automatable no, technical impact total.
- FIRST EPSS (model of 2026-10-21): 2.54% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days; percentile 85.
Timeline
- — Added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- — CVE record published by ivanti
- — CISA remediation deadline for US federal agencies
- — CVE record last updated
Sources and references
Original sources first. Version and fix details should always be confirmed against the vendor or project advisory.
Vendor and project advisories, patches
- Listed in CISA KEV notes (hub.ivanti.com) hub.ivanti.com
Vulnerability records
- CVE.org record CVE-2026-6973 cve.org
- NVD entry CVE-2026-6973 nvd.nist.gov
Government
Other references from the CVE record and advisory
- hub.ivanti.com hub.ivanti.com
All exploited Ivanti vulnerabilities · Today’s Security Digest