CVE-2026-1603

KEVIvanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Description

Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability that could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to leak specific stored credential data.

An authentication bypass in Ivanti Endpoint Manager before version 2024 SU5 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to leak specific stored credential data.

CVSS 3.1 vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

PublishedFeb 10, 2026

Last modifiedJun 17, 2026

Added to KEVMar 9, 2026

Remediation dueMar 23, 2026

References

hub.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-EPM-February-2026-for-EPM-2024?language=en_USVendor Advisory
cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-1603US Government Resource

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Risk assessment · Critical

Actively exploited. Patch immediately.

Exploitation: Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
Federal remediation deadline: Overdue by 217 days
CVSS: 8.6 HIGH
EPSS (30-day exploit probability): 88.3% · top 1% of all CVEs
Weakness: CWE-288
Attack vector: Network, remotely reachable
Preconditions: No privileges and no user interaction

Recommended actions

1.Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.

Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.