# CVE-2026-18085: BlackBerry UEM improper input validation in Management Console

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-18085-blackberry-uem-improper-input-validation-in-management-console  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-28. Updated: 2026-07-28  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-18085 · Severity: info · CVSS 5.9 · Published 2026-07-28

BlackBerry UEM is a management console used by organizations to secure and manage mobile devices and applications. A vulnerability in this console could allow an attacker to trick a user into downloading unauthorized files or cause a service disruption, potentially impacting the availability of the management system. This issue affects specific older versions of the software, and organizations should ensure they are running updated versions to maintain operational stability.

Vendors: [Blackberry](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/blackberry).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-18085 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-18085 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-18085?** Informational severity, with a CVSS score of 5.9, published 28 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Blackberry UEM 12.23.0 QF8 and earlier, 12.22.1 QF7 and earlier.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-18085?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-18085 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-18085?** Check whether you run Blackberry UEM 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

An improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-74) exists in the BlackBerry UEM Management Console. The flaw allows for arbitrary file downloads and a potential Denial of Service (DoS) condition. The attack vector is network-based, though it requires high attack complexity and user interaction (UI:A) to succeed. The vulnerability affects BlackBerry UEM versions 12.23.0 QF8 and earlier, as well as 12.22.1 QF7 and earlier. Remediation typically involves upgrading to a patched version as specified in BlackBerry's security advisory.

## Affected products

- BlackBerry UEM 12.23.0 QF8 and earlier, 12.22.1 QF7 and earlier

## Timeline

- 2026-07-28: advisory

## References

- [https://support.blackberry.com/pkb/s/article/141208](https://support.blackberry.com/pkb/s/article/141208)