How severe is CVE-2026-1281?

CVE-2026-1281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-1281 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-1281 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-01-29, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-1281?

CVE-2026-1281 primarily affects Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-1281?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2026-1281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-1281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4940. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2026-01-29).

When was CVE-2026-1281 published?

CVE-2026-1281 was published on 2026-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-1281

CVE-2026-1281 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2026-01-29). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 81% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2026-01-29)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-4940
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2026-01-29)
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile
Published: 2026-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A code injection in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile allowing attackers to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-1281?: A code injection in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile allowing attackers to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-1281?: CVE-2026-1281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-1281 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2026-1281 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-01-29, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-1281?: CVE-2026-1281 primarily affects Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1281?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2026-1281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-1281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4940. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2026-01-29).
When was CVE-2026-1281 published?: CVE-2026-1281 was published on 2026-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager_mobile:12.5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager_mobile:12.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager_mobile:12.6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager_mobile:12.7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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