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Ivanti EPMM flaw CVE-2026-6973 lets admins execute code remotely
According to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) carries CVE-2026-6973, described as an improper input validation vulnerability that allows a remotely authenticated user with administrative access to achieve remote code execution. The CVE is listed as part of a single entry in the KEV catalog, with related CWE-20 noted. The entry states that it is Unknown whether it has been used in ransomware campaigns.
Action recommended includes applying mitigations per vendor instructions, following applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinuing use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. The vulnerability was added to the catalog on 07 May 2026, with a due date of 10 May 2026. Additional notes provide links to Ivanti’s security advisory and the NVD entry for CVE-2026-6973, and the KEV page invites subscribers to stay updated on future catalog changes.
Story timeline CVE-2026-6973
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| Published (UTC) | Outlet | Headline |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 7 May · 18:41 UTC | Security Affairs | CISA flags Ivanti EPMM zero day CVE‑2026‑6973, urges May 10 patch |
| Thu 7 May · 18:41 UTC | The Hacker News | Ivanti EPMM CVE-2026-6973 RCE Under Active Exploitation Grants Admin-Level Access |
| Thu 7 May · 22:12 UTC | CISA | CISA flags Ivanti EPMM flaw CVE-2026-6973 as actively exploited |
| Thu 7 May · 22:36 UTC | CISA | Ivanti EPMM flaw CVE-2026-6973 lets admins execute code remotely (this article) |
| Fri 8 May · 05:50 UTC | SecurityWeek | Ivanti patches EPMM zero day CVE-2026-6973 after targeted attacks |
| Fri 8 May · 10:58 UTC | SOCRadar | CVE‑2026‑6973 Exploited in Wild, Urges Patch of Ivanti EPMM |
| Mon 11 May · 14:01 UTC | The Hacker News | Ivanti EPMM and PAN OS flaws hit as patches roll out mid May |