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CVE-2026-8992 ivanti CVE debrief

CVE-2026-8992 is an improper certificate validation vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client before 22.8R6. This vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. The CVE record was published on 2026-05-22T15:16:26.963Z and was last modified on 2026-07-23T16:10:00.137Z. Organizations should review their Ivanti Secure Access Client deployments and ensure they are updated to version 22.8R6 or later to prevent potential exploitation.

Vendor
ivanti
Product
Secure Access Client
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-05-22
Original CVE updated
2026-07-23
Advisory published
2026-05-22
Advisory updated
2026-07-23

Who should care

Organizations using Ivanti Secure Access Client versions before 22.8R6 should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential remote code execution attacks. Security teams and IT administrators responsible for managing Ivanti Secure Access Client deployments should take immediate action to update affected systems.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in Ivanti Secure Access Client due to improper certificate validation. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely without authentication. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is classified as HIGH severity.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest patch (22.8R6 or later) for Ivanti Secure Access Client.
  • Inventory and verify all instances of Ivanti Secure Access Client are updated.
  • Implement compensating controls such as network segmentation and monitoring for suspicious activity.
  • Review and update incident response plans to include procedures for potential exploitation of this vulnerability.
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD details provide information on the vulnerability. However, additional information from Ivanti's official advisory or other sources may be necessary for a comprehensive understanding. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is classified as HIGH severity. There are no known instances of exploitation at the time of publication.

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-05-22T15:16:26.963Z and has not been modified since then.