MS-ISAC NOTICE NUMBER:
2026-009
ISSUE DATE(S):
01/30/2026
PREVIEW:
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile that could allow remote code execution. Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile is a mobile management software engine that allows IT to set policies for mobile devices, applications and content. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could enable remote code execution in the context of the user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, modify or delete data; make changes to device configuration; or create new accounts with full user rights.
THREAT INTELLIGENCE:
According to Ivanti, exploitation of these vulnerabilities has been observed in a limited number of customers.
SYSTEMS AFFECTED:
- EPMM version 12.5.1.0 and prior
- EPMM version 12.6.1.0 and prior
- EPMM version 12.5.0.0 and prior
- EPMM version 12.6.0.0 and prior
- EPMM version 12.7.0.0 and prior
RISK:
Government:
Large and medium government entities
Small government
Companies:
Large and medium business entities
Small business entities
TECHNICAL SUMMARY:
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile that could allow remote code execution. The details of these vulnerabilities are as follows:
Tactical: Initial access (TA0001):
Technical: Operate a public application (T1190):
- A code injection in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile allowing attackers to execute unauthenticated remote code. (CVE-2026-1281, CVE-2026-1340)
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could enable remote code execution in the context of the user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, modify or delete data; make changes to device configuration; or create new accounts with full user rights.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We recommend that the following actions be taken:
- Apply appropriate updates and/or patches provided by Ivanti to vulnerable systems immediately after appropriate testing. (M1051: Update software)
- Backup 7.1: Establish and maintain a vulnerability management process: Establish and maintain a documented vulnerability management process for company assets. Review and update documentation annually or when significant changes within the business occur that could impact this protection.
- Safeguard 7.2: Establish and maintain a remediation process: Establish and maintain a risk-based remediation strategy, documented in a remediation process, with monthly or more frequent reviews.
- Backup 7.4: Perform automated application patch management: Perform application updates on enterprise assets with automated patch management on a monthly or more frequent basis.
- Backup 7.5: Perform automated vulnerability scans of internal company assets: Perform automated vulnerability scans of internal company assets on a quarterly or more frequent basis. Perform authenticated and unauthenticated scans using a SCAP-compliant vulnerability scanning tool.
- Backup 7.7: Fix detected vulnerabilities: Remediate detected vulnerabilities in software through processes and tools on a monthly or more frequent basis, depending on the remediation process.
- Backup 12.1: Ensure network infrastructure is up to date: Make sure the network infrastructure is kept up to date. Example implementations include running the latest stable version of the software and/or using currently supported Network as a Service (NaaS) offerings. Review software versions monthly, or more frequently, to verify software support.
- Backup 18.1: Establish and maintain a penetration testing program: Establish and maintain a penetration testing program appropriate to the size, complexity and maturity of the company. Penetration testing program characteristics include scope, such as network, web application, application programming interface (API), hosted services, and physical premises controls; frequency; limitations, such as acceptable hours and excluded types of attacks; contact details; corrective actions, such as how results will be communicated internally; and retrospective requirements.
- Backup 18.2: Perform periodic external penetration tests: Perform periodic external penetration testing based on program requirements, at least annually. External penetration testing should include reconnaissance of the business and environment to detect actionable information. Penetration testing requires specialist skills and experience and should be carried out by a qualified party. The test can be carried out in a transparent box or an opaque box.
- Backup 18.3: Results of corrective penetration tests: Remediate penetration test results based on company policy for scope and priority of remediation.
- Vulnerability scanning is used to find potentially exploitable software vulnerabilities for remediation. (M1016: Vulnerability Analysis)
- Backup 16.13: Perform application penetration testing: Perform application penetration testing. For mission-critical applications, authenticated penetration testing is better suited to detecting business logic vulnerabilities than code analysis and automated security testing. Penetration testing relies on the tester’s ability to manually manipulate an application as an authenticated and unauthenticated user.
- Apply the principle of least privilege to all systems and services. Run all software as an unprivileged user (without administrative privileges) to lessen the effects of a successful attack. (M1026: Privileged account management)
- Backup 4.7: Manage default accounts on company assets and software: Manage default accounts on company assets and software, such as root, administrator, and other preconfigured vendor accounts. Example implementations may include: disabling default accounts or rendering them unusable.
- Backup 5.4: Restrict administrator privileges to dedicated administrator accounts: Limit administrator privileges to dedicated administrator accounts on company assets. Perform general computing activities, such as browsing the Internet, email, and using the Productivity Suite, from the user’s primary, non-privileged account.
- Backup 5.5: Establish and maintain an inventory of service accounts: Establish and maintain an inventory of service accounts. The inventory must at a minimum contain the service owner, review date and purpose. Perform service account reviews to verify that all active accounts are authorized, on a recurring schedule at least quarterly or more frequently.
- Architect sections of the network to isolate critical systems, functions or resources. Use physical and logical segmentation to prevent access to potentially sensitive systems and information. Use a DMZ to contain all Internet-accessible services that should not be exposed from the internal network. Configure separate virtual private cloud (VPC) instances to isolate critical cloud systems. (M1030: Network segmentation)
- Backup 12.2: Establish and maintain a secure network architecture: Establish and maintain a secure network architecture. A secure network architecture must at a minimum take into account segmentation, least privilege and availability.
- Use features to detect and block conditions that could lead to or indicate the occurrence of a software exploit. (M1050: Exploit protection)
- Backup 10.5: Enable anti-exploitation features: Enable anti-exploitation features on company assets and software where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.




