CVE-2023-35081
HighExploitedPublic exploitA path traversal vulnerability in Ivanti EPMM versions (11.10.x < 11.10.0.3, 11.9.x < 11.9.1.2 and 11.8.x < 11.8.1.2) allows an authenticated administrator to write arbitrary files onto the appliance.
Published Aug 3, 2023 · Updated Jan 14, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-35081 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting Endpoint Manager Mobile (Ivanti), EPMM.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 28, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including EPMM 11.10.0.3, Endpoint Manager Mobile 11.8.1.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
64%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A path traversal vulnerability in Ivanti EPMM versions (11.10.x < 11.10.0.3, 11.9.x < 11.9.1.2 and 11.8.x < 11.8.1.2) allows an authenticated administrator to write arbitrary files onto the appliance.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 28, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jul 31, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Endpoint Manager MobileIvanti | See advisory | 11.8.1.2 |
| EPMM | >= 11.10.0.3 | 11.10.0.3 |
Patched Releases
EPMM
11.10.0.3
Endpoint Manager Mobile
11.8.1.2
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 28, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Jul 31, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 31, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jul 31, 2023
Publicly disclosed
Aug 3, 2023
Last updated
Jan 14, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/CVE-2023-35081-Arbitrary-File-Write?language=en_US
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A path traversal vulnerability in Ivanti EPMM versions (11.10.x < 11.10.0.3, 11.9.x < 11.9.1.2 and 11.8.x < 11.8.1.2) allows an authenticated administrator to write arbitrary files onto the appliance.
Affected: Endpoint Manager Mobile (Ivanti); EPMM versions >= 11.10.0.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 28, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Jul 31, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 21, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including EPMM 11.10.0.3, Endpoint Manager Mobile 11.8.1.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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