CVE-2026-1603

CISA 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.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes & references

• https://hub.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-EPM-February-2026-for-EPM-2024?language=en_US
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1603

Where this lands in 800-53

Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.

• RA-5 · Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning
• SI-2 · Flaw Remediation
• CM-6 · Configuration Settings
• SI-7 · Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity
• CM-8 · System Component Inventory

External lookups

• NVD · CVE-2026-1603
• CVE.org · CVE-2026-1603
• CISA KEV catalog (canonical)