CVE-2023-35082
Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) and MobileIron Core Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) and MobileIron Core
An authentication bypass vulnerability in Ivanti EPMM 11.10 and older, allows unauthorized users to access restricted functionality or resources of the application without proper authentication. This vulnerability is unique to CVE-2023-35078 announced earlier.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 18 January 2024. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 8 February 2024. 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-2023-35082 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2023-35082.
What does CVE-2023-35082 affect?
CVE-2023-35082 affects Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) and MobileIron Core. An authentication bypass vulnerability in Ivanti EPMM 11.10 and older, allows unauthorized users to access restricted functionality or resources of the application without proper authentication. This vulnerability is unique to CVE-2023-35078 announced earlier.
How severe is CVE-2023-35082?
CVE-2023-35082 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 8 February 2024.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2023-35082?
Apply the vendor patch for Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) and MobileIron Core 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.