CVE-2026-1603KEV · OVERDUECWE-288

Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

High · published February 10, 2026

Patch now

Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.6. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

215
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.6
EPSS
88%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can leak stored credentials thanks to an easy authentication bypass in Ivanti Endpoint Manager! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel guest accessing the staff-only areas without a keycard — anyone can waltz right in and peek at sensitive data! 🏨 This is absolutely devastating; attackers could potentially access stored credentials, leading to unauthorized access to systems and sensitive information. The implications could ripple throughout an organization, causing severe breaches and compromising user data!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel guest accessing the staff-only areas without a keycard — anyone can waltz right in and peek at sensitive data! 🏨 The vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager allows remote attackers to bypass authentication checks, enabling them to access credential data without needing any valid login. This lack of proper authentication is the crux of the issue, making it a prime target for exploitation.

What to do

This is absolutely devastating; attackers could potentially access stored credentials, leading to unauthorized access to systems and sensitive information. The implications could ripple throughout an organization, causing severe breaches and compromising user data! Immediately update to version 2024 SU5 or later to close this vulnerability. Review your current configuration for any potential exposure, and consider implementing additional security measures like two-factor authentication to bolster protection. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be back in control in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.6 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.88335 · 99.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2026-02-10T15:09Z
KEV added
2026-03-09 · due 2026-03-23
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 MAR 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Mar 23
    kev
  • 10 FEB 15:09Z
    An authentication bypass in Ivanti Endpoint Manager before version 2024 SU5 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to leak specific stored credential data
    cvelistv5