CVE-2026-6973
Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
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 status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 7 May 2026. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 10 May 2026.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 34.5%, which is higher than 98.4% 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:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2026-6973 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2026-6973.
What does CVE-2026-6973 affect?
CVE-2026-6973 affects 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-6973?
CVE-2026-6973 is rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 34.5%, higher than 98.4% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 10 May 2026.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2026-6973?
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.