CVE-2026-3483: Ivanti Desktop and Server Management · Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Affects Ivanti Desktop and Server ManagementSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 35% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IvantiDesktop and Server Management | Affected– | Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Restrict local access to systems running Ivanti DSM to trusted personnel only, employing strict access controls and monitoring.
- Implement robust endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect unusual privilege escalation attempts or suspicious activity related to Ivanti DSM processes.
- Enforce the principle of least privilege for all users and service accounts interacting with Ivanti DSM to minimize potential attack surface.
- Monitor system and application logs for anomalous method invocations or unauthorized access patterns within Ivanti DSM.
- Prepare to apply the vendor patch immediately once Ivanti releases version 2026.1.1 or later that addresses this vulnerability.
- Consider network segmentation to isolate management servers and reduce the risk of lateral movement.
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on privilege escalation vectors within management infrastructure.
- Educate IT staff about the risks of local privilege escalation vulnerabilities and encourage prompt reporting of suspicious behavior.
Description
CVE-2026-3483 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Desktop and Server Management (DSM) prior to version 2026.1.1. It involves an exposed dangerous method that allows a local authenticated attacker to escalate privileges. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have local access and some level of authentication but does not require user interaction. Exploitation can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No known exploits are currently in the wild, but the CVSS score of 7.8 indicates significant risk. Organizations using Ivanti DSM should prioritize patching once updates are available. This vulnerability primarily affects environments where Ivanti DSM is deployed, including enterprise IT management infrastructures.