What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-1281?

CVE-2026-1281 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 64.8%.

Which versions of Endpoint Manager Mobile are affected by CVE-2026-1281?

A critical vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (CVE-2026-1281) allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely and is currently being actively exploited in the wild.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-1281?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-1281. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 64.8%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-1281?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile deployments and isolate affected systems from production networks if patching cannot be completed immediately. Within 7 days: Apply the vendor-supplied patch to all instances; verify patch deployment across the entire environment. Within 30 days: Conduct forensic analysis of affected systems for signs of compromise, reset credentials for accounts managed by compromised instances, and implement enhanced monitoring for lateral movement.

Endpoint Manager Mobile CVE-2026-1281

CRITICAL

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2026-01-29 3c1d8aa1-5a33-4ea4-8992-aadd6440af75

Ivanti RCE Code Injection Endpoint Manager Mobile

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:00 vuln.today

Added to CISA KEV

Jan 30, 2026 - 13:28 cisa

CISA KEV

CIRCL Exploitation Confirmed

Jan 30, 2026 - 13:28 circl

CIRCL KEV

Patch released

Jan 30, 2026 - 13:28 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Jan 29, 2026 - 22:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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

Articles & Coverage 1

labs.watchtowr.com Ivanti EPMM Pre-Auth RCE via Bash Script Injection (CVE-2026-1281, CVE-2026-1340)

AnalysisAI

Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) contains a critical code injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-1281, CVSS 9.8) that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. With EPSS 64.8% and KEV listing, this vulnerability in the mobile device management platform threatens the security of every managed mobile device in the organization, as EPMM has the ability to push configurations, certificates, and apps to enrolled devices.

Technical ContextAI

Ivanti EPMM (formerly MobileIron Core) is a Mobile Device Management platform that manages enterprise mobile devices. The code injection vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication on the EPMM server. Because MDM platforms have the ability to push configurations, install/remove apps, wipe devices, and access corporate data on managed devices, compromising the MDM server provides a powerful position for attacking the entire mobile fleet.

RemediationAI

Apply Ivanti security update immediately. Restrict EPMM admin interface access. Audit MDM configurations for unauthorized changes. Review device enrollment logs. Consider temporary isolation of the MDM server from managed devices until patching is confirmed.