Published on June 11, 2026
Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution Attacks
Severity
High
Detail
Ivanti has disclosed and patched a high-severity vulnerability in Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), tracked as CVE-2026-6973. The vulnerability could allow an authenticated attacker with sufficient privileges to achieve remote code execution by injecting malicious Apache configuration directives into affected systems.
The vulnerability is classified under CWE-15 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Configuration Data and stems from insufficient controls over configuration inputs within the application. Successful exploitation allows attackers to modify Apache web server configuration settings, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution on vulnerable EPMM servers.
The attack can be performed remotely over the network and does not require user interaction. Organizations using EPMM to manage mobile devices and enforce enterprise security policies may face increased risk if attackers obtain valid credentials with sufficient privileges. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to deploy web shells, execute malicious scripts, modify system configurations, access sensitive information, or use the compromised server as a foothold for further attacks within the network.
| CVE ID | Summary | CVSS Score |
| CVE-2026-6973 | Improper handling of configuration inputs in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile allows authenticated attackers with sufficient privileges to inject malicious Apache directives and achieve remote code execution. | 7.2 (High) |
Affected Products
The vulnerability exclusively affects on-premises installations. Ivanti Neurons for MDM (cloud) is not impacted. Affected software versions include:
- Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile 12.9.0 and earlier
- Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile 12.8.0.2 and earlier
- Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile 12.7.0.1 and earlier
Recommendation
Organizations should implement the following measures to reduce the risk:
- Upgrade affected Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) installations to the patched versions 12.9.0.1, 12.8.0.3, or 12.7.0.2, as applicable.
- Review and restrict access to privileged and administrative EPMM accounts to authorized personnel only.
- Enforce strong authentication controls and regularly audit privileged accounts to reduce the risk of credential compromise.
- Monitor EPMM systems for unauthorized configuration changes, suspicious Apache web server activity, and unexpected script execution.
- Review audit logs for unusual administrative actions that may indicate attempted exploitation.
- Implement the principle of least privilege to limit access to configuration management functions within EPMM.
- Apply network segmentation and access controls to reduce the impact of a compromised management server and restrict lateral movement within the environment.
Source
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6973
https://cybersecuritynews.com/ivanti-endpoint-manager-mobile-vulnerability/