CVE-2026-6973: Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-6973?

endpoint manager mobile: upgrade to 12.6.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-6973 being exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-6973 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, so treat it as patch-now.

Q: What does CVE-2026-6973 affect?

CVE-2026-6973 affects endpoint manager mobile. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-6973?

Priority 75/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)

Patch now

HIGH 7.2EXPLOITEDUPGRADE

CVE-2026-6973 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting endpoint manager mobile, reported as exploited in the wild. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	34.5% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	Yes, fix due 2026-05-10
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2026-05-07
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): ivanti · Vendor: ivanti

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-07Exploited Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
2026-05-07 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-05-10Deadline CISA due date for US federal agencies to patch
2026-10-26 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ivanti endpoint manager mobile UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.6.1.1 · 12.7.0.0 · 12.8.0.0

Fixed in: 12.6.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy endpoint-manager-mobile || rpm -q endpoint-manager-mobile || endpoint-manager-mobile --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.6.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade endpoint-manager-mobile

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade endpoint-manager-mobile

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · ddnet · FIXED · 20.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-6991b4ab14 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-6991b4ab14

Fedora ELN · libplacebo · FIXED · 7.360.1-5.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-92226f221e · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-92226f221e

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

Ivanti Security Advisories: May 2026 EPMM Security Update 2026-05-07

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · CISA KEV catalog · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-6973?

endpoint manager mobile: upgrade to 12.6.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-6973 being exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-6973 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, so treat it as patch-now.

What does CVE-2026-6973 affect?

CVE-2026-6973 affects endpoint manager mobile. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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 urgent is CVE-2026-6973?

Priority 75/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)

Software pages

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