Ivanti Desktop and Server Management (DSM) < 2026.1.1 Privilege Escalation (CVE-2026-3483)

high Nessus Plugin ID 302138

Synopsis

The remote host is missing a security update.

Description

The version of Ivanti Desktop and Server Management (DSM) installed on the remote host is prior to 2026.1.1. It is, therefore, affected by a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.

- An exposed dangerous method in Ivanti DSM before version 2026.1.1 allows a local authenticated attacker to escalate their privileges. (CVE-2026-3483)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Ivanti DSM version 2026.1.1 or later.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?87b55fc8

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 302138

File Name: ivanti_dsm_CVE-2026-3483.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 3/13/2026

Updated: 3/13/2026

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-3483

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:ivanti:desktop_server_management

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Ivanti Desktop and Server Management

Patch Publication Date: 3/10/2026

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/10/2026

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2026-3483

IAVA: 2026-A-0235