Actively Exploited, CISA KEV

CVE-2026-6973: Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) High-Severity Vulnerability

Severity: High | CVSS 3.1: 7.2 | Published: 2026-05-07 | KEV Added: 2026-05-07

What is CVE-2026-6973?

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.

Technical Analysis

Weakness Classification

This vulnerability is classified as CWE-20, Improper Input Validation. The software does not properly validate input, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior, data corruption, or code execution.

Attack Vector Breakdown

  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: High
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
  • Confidentiality: High
  • Integrity: High
  • Availability: High

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability is exploitable over the network, meaning any system reachable via the internet or internal network is potentially at risk without physical access. The attack complexity is low, meaning exploitation does not depend on specialized conditions or race windows. Successful exploitation can result in full confidentiality breach (complete data disclosure), complete integrity compromise (data modification or code execution), total availability loss (denial of service). The software does not properly validate input, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior, data corruption, or code execution.

Exploitation Probability (EPSS): 34.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (98th percentile). This is a significantly elevated exploitation probability, prioritize patching.

Is CVE-2026-6973 being exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-6973 is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, restricted to CVEs with confirmed active exploitation in the wild. CISA added this vulnerability on 2026-05-07. Inclusion in KEV triggers the patching mandate under BOD 22-01 for U.S. federal civilian agencies, with a remediation deadline of 2026-05-10.

How to fix CVE-2026-6973

Apply the security patch from the Ivanti download portal. For Ivanti EPMM (MobileIron), apply the RPM update. For Ivanti Connect Secure/Policy Secure, import the patch through the admin console. Follow the advisory for interim mitigation steps such as XML filtering or access restrictions. Check the Ivanti Security Advisories page for the specific patch or update. CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog requires U.S. federal agencies to remediate this vulnerability by the due date shown below under Binding Operational Directive 22-01. Private organizations should treat KEV entries as priority-one patches because active exploitation has been confirmed in the wild.

Related Vulnerabilities

Other actively exploited vulnerabilities affecting Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) or sharing the same weakness (CWE-20):

  • CVE-2026-1340 (Critical 9.8) [same product], A code injection in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile allowing attackers to…
  • CVE-2026-1281 (Critical 9.8) [same product], A code injection in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile allowing attackers to…
  • CVE-2026-12569 (Critical 9.8) [same CWE], A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been reported in PTC…
  • CVE-2026-34910 (Critical 10.0) [same CWE], A malicious actor with access to the network could exploit an Improper Input…
  • CVE-2026-10520 (Critical 10.0) [same vendor], An OS Command Injection vulnerability in Ivanti Sentry before the R10.5.2…

Frequently asked questions

Is CVE-2026-6973 critical?

CVE-2026-6973 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, High severity. It should be treated as a priority patch, especially given the active exploitation confirmed by CISA.

Is CVE-2026-6973 being actively exploited?

Yes, CISA added CVE-2026-6973 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-05-07. Inclusion in KEV means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation.

How do I patch CVE-2026-6973?

Apply the security update from Ivanti for Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM). Federal agencies must remediate by 2026-05-10 under BOD 22-01. Refer to the Ivanti Security Advisories for the official patch.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-6973?

CVE-2026-6973 is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). The software does not properly validate input, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior, data corruption, or code execution.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-6973?

CVE-2026-6973 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, classifying it as High severity. The attack vector is Network, attack complexity is Low, and non-zero privileges are required.