How severe is CVE-2026-8992?

CVE-2026-8992 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-8992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-8992?

CVE-2026-8992 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-2026-8992?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-8992 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-8992 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31445.

When was CVE-2026-8992 published?

CVE-2026-8992 was published on 2026-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-8992

CVE-2026-8992 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-31445
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Ivanti Secure Access Client
Published: 2026-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper certificate validation vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client before 22.8R6 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8992?: An improper certificate validation vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client before 22.8R6 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2026-8992?: CVE-2026-8992 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-8992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-8992?: CVE-2026-8992 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-2026-8992?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-8992 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-8992 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31445.
When was CVE-2026-8992 published?: CVE-2026-8992 was published on 2026-05-22 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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