# CVE-2026-1281: Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile code injection remote code execution

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-1281-ivanti-endpoint-manager-mobile-code-injection-remote-code  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-01-29. Updated: 2026-05-15  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-1281 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2026-01-29

Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (formerly MobileIron Core) is a platform used by organizations to manage and secure mobile devices. A critical vulnerability has been identified that allows an unauthorized person to remotely execute commands on the management server over the internet. This could lead to a total compromise of the mobile device management system, allowing attackers to steal sensitive data or disrupt mobile operations. This vulnerability is currently being exploited in the wild.

Technologies: [Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/endpoint-manager-mobile), [Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/endpoint-manager-mobile-epmm), [Ivanti MobileIron Core](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/mobileiron-core). Vendors: [Ivanti](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/ivanti).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-1281 exploited in the wild?** Yes. CVE-2026-1281 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 29 January 2026. Treat it as urgent.

**How severe is CVE-2026-1281?** Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 29 January 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile Up to and including 12.7.0.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-1281?** A patch was published on 2026-01-29: Vendor advisory and patches released. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-1281 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-1281?** Check whether you run Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile, Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) or Ivanti MobileIron Core at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A code injection vulnerability (CWE-94) exists in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) due to improper control of the generation of code. The flaw allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to send specially crafted requests to the server to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is reachable over the network without user interaction. Ivanti has released patches for affected versions, and CISA has added this to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation. Affected versions include those up to and including 12.7.0.0.

## Affected products

- Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) Up to and including 12.7.0.0

## Timeline

- 2026-01-29: disclosed
- 2026-01-29: advisory
- 2026-01-29: kev added: Added to CISA KEV catalog due to active exploitation.
- 2026-01-29: exploited
- 2026-01-29: patched: Vendor advisory and patches released.

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