CVE-2026-8992: An improper certificate validation vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client before 22.8R6 allows a remote

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-8992?

secure access client: upgrade to newer than 22.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-8992 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8992 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-8992 affect?

CVE-2026-8992 affects secure access client. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An improper certificate validation vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client before 22.8R6 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-8992 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting secure access client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An improper certificate validation vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client before 22.8R6 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-295
Published	2026-05-22
Last modified	2026-07-23

Publisher (CNA): ivanti · Vendor: ivanti

Last updated 2026-07-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-22 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-23 16:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ivanti secure access client UPGRADE

Affected: <= 22.7 · 22.8 · 22.8 r1 · 22.8 r2 · 22.8 r3 · 22.8 r4 · 22.8 r5

Fixed in: newer than 22.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy secure-access-client || rpm -q secure-access-client || secure-access-client --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 22.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade secure-access-client

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade secure-access-client

Note

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

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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-2026-8992?

secure access client: upgrade to newer than 22.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8992 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8992 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-8992 affect?

CVE-2026-8992 affects secure access client. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An improper certificate validation vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client before 22.8R6 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2026-8992?

Priority 42/100. High severity

Software pages

Ivanti vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-7431 MEDIUM 4.4 UPGRADE An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource of Ivanti Secure Access Client before 22.8R6 allows
CVE-2026-7432 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE A race condition in Ivanti Secure Access Client before 22.8R6 allows a locally authenticated user to escalate

References

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