CVE-2026-8992: CWE-295 Improper certificate validation in ivanti Secure Access Client
CVE-2026-8992 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client prior to version 22.8R6. It involves improper certificate validation (CWE-295) that could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been confirmed yet from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client arises from improper validation of certificates, which can be exploited remotely without authentication to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The issue affects versions before 22.8R6. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution by a remote attacker without authentication, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This represents a significant security risk for users of Ivanti Secure Access Client versions prior to 22.8R6.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider limiting exposure of the affected client and monitor for updates from Ivanti. Do not assume the vulnerability is mitigated without vendor confirmation.
CVE-2026-8992: CWE-295 Improper certificate validation in ivanti Secure Access Client
Description
CVE-2026-8992 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client prior to version 22.8R6. It involves improper certificate validation (CWE-295) that could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been confirmed yet from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client arises from improper validation of certificates, which can be exploited remotely without authentication to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The issue affects versions before 22.8R6. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution by a remote attacker without authentication, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This represents a significant security risk for users of Ivanti Secure Access Client versions prior to 22.8R6.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider limiting exposure of the affected client and monitor for updates from Ivanti. Do not assume the vulnerability is mitigated without vendor confirmation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ivanti
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T13:23:34.796Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a106ffae1370fbb480d1c8b
Added to database: 05/22/2026, 15:02:18 UTC
Last enriched: 05/29/2026, 20:46:53 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 67
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