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CVE-2026-12646 Ivanti CVE debrief
A Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ivanti Neurons for ITSM before 2026.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server. This CVE record was published on 2026-09-08T15:18:40.507Z and was last modified on 2026-09-18T18:15:33.707Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.9 and is considered Critical. IT administrators and security teams responsible for Ivanti Neurons for ITSM deployments should assess exposure and apply necessary patches or mitigations. The vulnerability's impact requires immediate attention to prevent potential system compromise, as remote authenticated attackers may execute arbitrary code on
- Vendor
- Ivanti
- Product
- Ivanti Neurons for ITSM
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.9
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-08
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-18
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-08
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-18
Who should care
IT administrators and security teams responsible for Ivanti Neurons for ITSM deployments should assess exposure and apply necessary patches or mitigations.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-12646 is a Critical vulnerability in Ivanti Neurons for ITSM that allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code. IT administrators and security teams should assess exposure, verify current versions, and apply patches or mitigations as necessary. The vulnerability's impact requires immediate attention to prevent potential system compromise.
- Remote authenticated attackers may execute arbitrary code on the server
- Successful exploitation could lead to system compromise
- Requires verification of current version and exposure
- Patching or mitigating this vulnerability should be a high priority
Technical summary
CVE-2026-12646 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ivanti Neurons for ITSM before version 2026.2. A remote authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the server. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.9 and is considered Critical.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Review and apply Ivanti's security advisory for Neurons for ITSM
- Assess exposure based on CPE criteria and current version
- Verify authorization controls for Neurons for ITSM deployments
- Limit access to Neurons for ITSM for authenticated users
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information about the vulnerability, but do not offer specific details on exploitation or affected versions beyond the provided CPE criteria.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-12646 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-12646
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-12646 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12646
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.