CVE-2026-8051Network attack vector

Admin-authenticated code execution via OS command injection

Published May 12, 2026 · Updated May 12, 2026

OS command injection in Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager before 22.9r4 allows remote authenticated users with admin privileges to execute code. Ivanti has not published the affected administrative function or how its input reaches an operating-system command. Successful exploitation requires administrator authentication over the network and grants command execution with the service's privileges.

CVSS severity7.2
High
EPSS probability1.91%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager before 22.9r4 allows remote authenticated users with admin privileges to execute code. Ivanti has not published the affected administrative function or how its input reaches an operating-system command. Successful exploitation requires administrator authentication over the network and grants command execution with the service's privileges.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-8051
Published
May 12, 2026
Updated
May 12, 2026
Vendor
Ivanti
Product
Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager
Classifications
CWE-78, CAPEC-248, T1059
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 12, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. May 12, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

Affected versions are unavailable in this record. Check the vendor advisory for version and patch details.

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

Ivanti · Ivanti Virtual Traffic ManagerAffected versions are unavailable in this record.

Published CVSS scores

7.2IvantiCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CAPEC-248Command Injection
T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter

Public exploit references

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