How severe is CVE-2026-6973?

CVE-2026-6973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-6973 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-6973 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-05-07, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-6973?

CVE-2026-6973 primarily affects Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-6973?

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-2026-6973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-6973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-28396. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2026-05-07).

When was CVE-2026-6973 published?

CVE-2026-6973 was published on 2026-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-6973

CVE-2026-6973 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2026-05-07). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 34% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2026-05-07)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-28396
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2026-05-07)
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile
Published: 2026-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Input Validation in Ivanti EPMM before versions 12.6.1.1, 12.7.0.1, and 12.8.0.1 allows a remotely authenticated user with administrative access to achieve remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-6973?: An Improper Input Validation in Ivanti EPMM before versions 12.6.1.1, 12.7.0.1, and 12.8.0.1 allows a remotely authenticated user with administrative access to achieve remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-6973?: CVE-2026-6973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-6973 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2026-6973 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-05-07, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-6973?: CVE-2026-6973 primarily affects Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6973?: 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-2026-6973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-6973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-28396. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2026-05-07).
When was CVE-2026-6973 published?: CVE-2026-6973 was published on 2026-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager_mobile:12.7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager_mobile:12.8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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