CVE-2026-1603

Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability that could allow a remote…

CVSS score
8.6 High
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
CISA KEV
Yes — actively exploited (added 2026-03-09, remediation due 2026-03-23)
Weakness (CWE)
CWE-288, CWE-306
Published
2026-02-10
Last modified
2026-06-17
NVD status
Analyzed

Description

Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability that could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to leak specific stored credential data.

Affected products

Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.

Required action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2026-03-23.

How to prioritize this

This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.

References

FAQ

Is CVE-2026-1603 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2026-1603 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-03-09, with a federal remediation deadline of 2026-03-23. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-1603?

CVE-2026-1603 has a CVSS base score of 8.6 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Related vulnerabilities

Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.