CVE-2026-1603: Ivanti EPM Authentication Bypass Exposes Stored Credentials to Unauthenticated Attackers
CVE-2026-1603 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) that allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to access stored credential data including domain accounts, API keys, and service account passwords. Exploitation enables lateral movement and privilege escalation across all endpoints managed by the affected EPM instance. CISA has mandated federal agency remediation by March 23, 2026, and all organizations running Ivanti EPM should apply patches immediately and rotate affected credentials.