UpTrajectory Review
Recent vulnerabilities in Ivanti's Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) highlight a critical issue for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) relying on legacy mobile device management (MDM) solutions. With five new flaws identified, including one actively exploited, the urgency for SMBs to address these vulnerabilities cannot be overstated. Experts emphasize the need for immediate patching while also planning for a transition away from outdated systems.
For small business operators, this situation serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with legacy technology. The advice to 'patch today to survive the weekend' underscores the immediate threat, but the longer-term strategy should focus on upgrading to more secure, modern solutions. As cyber threats evolve, businesses must prioritize not just reactive measures but also proactive strategies, such as credential rotation and regular system audits, to safeguard their operations.
““Patch today to survive the weekend,” said Robert Enderle of the Enderle Group.” — CSO Online
Takeaway: Prioritize patching vulnerabilities and plan to upgrade from legacy MDM solutions to enhance security.
Excerpt from the original — CSO Online
The five new vulnerabilities discovered in Ivanti’s on-premises mobile endpoint management solution are a “classic example of the legacy trap” that CSOs must avoid, says an expert.
“Patch today to survive the weekend,” said Robert Enderle of the Enderle Group, “but start planning your exit from legacy MDM as soon as possible.”
He was commenting on an advisory issued Thursday by Ivanti about the discovery of five holes in its Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) suite. Updates for all are available.
The flaws are serious enough that the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added one of the vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog because it’s being actively exploited.
“This isn’t an isolated incident,” Enderle added. “It’s a continuation of the cycle we saw in January, suggesting an underlying architecture struggling to withstand modern …