CVE-2026-83527: CWE-288 Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Ivanti Sentry
Description
CVE-2026-83527 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Ivanti Sentry versions before R10.8.2, R10.7.3, and R10.6.4. It allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain administrative level access by exploiting an alternate path or channel. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Ivanti
Sentry
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-288) in Ivanti Sentry allows remote attackers without authentication to bypass normal authentication mechanisms using an alternate path or channel, resulting in administrative access. It affects versions prior to R10.8.2, R10.7.3, and R10.6.4. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can gain administrative privileges on affected Ivanti Sentry instances, potentially leading to full control over the system and compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Ivanti Sentry versions R10.8.2, R10.7.3, and R10.6.4. Users should upgrade to these or later versions to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ivanti
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T16:19:06.248Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa02146acd9273b49ccddd0
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 14:52:54 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 02:51:41 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 13:15:24 UTC
Views: 93
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