CVE-2023-35078
Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM)
An authentication bypass vulnerability in Ivanti EPMM allows unauthorized users to access restricted functionality or resources of the application without proper authentication.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 25 July 2023. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 15 August 2023. CISA records this vulnerability as known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 100%, which is higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2023-35078 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2023-35078.
What does CVE-2023-35078 affect?
CVE-2023-35078 affects Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM). An authentication bypass vulnerability in Ivanti EPMM allows unauthorized users to access restricted functionality or resources of the application without proper authentication.
How severe is CVE-2023-35078?
CVE-2023-35078 is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 100%, higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 15 August 2023.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2023-35078?
Apply the vendor patch for Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.