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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

  • 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.

  • 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.