How severe is CVE-2026-7431?

CVE-2026-7431 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-7431 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-7431?

CVE-2026-7431 primarily affects Ivanti Secure Access Client. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-7431?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-7431 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-7431 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29485.

When was CVE-2026-7431 published?

CVE-2026-7431 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-7431

CVE-2026-7431 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-29485
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Ivanti Secure Access Client
Published: 2026-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource of Ivanti Secure Access Client before 22.8R6 allows a local authenticated user to read or modify sensitive log data via write access to a shared memory section.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-7431?: An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource of Ivanti Secure Access Client before 22.8R6 allows a local authenticated user to read or modify sensitive log data via write access to a shared memory section.
How severe is CVE-2026-7431?: CVE-2026-7431 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-7431 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-7431?: CVE-2026-7431 primarily affects Ivanti Secure Access Client. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-7431?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-7431 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-7431 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29485.
When was CVE-2026-7431 published?: CVE-2026-7431 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://hub.ivanti.com/s/article/May-2026-Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Secure-Access-Client-CVE-2026-7431-CVE-2026-7432?language=en_US

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:22.8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:22.8:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:22.8:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:22.8:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:22.8:r4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:22.8:r5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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