CVE-2024-1708
ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains a path traversal vulnerability which could allow an attacker to execute remote code or directly impact confidential data and critical systems.
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ConnectWise ScreenConnect is vulnerable to a path traversal flaw that can lead to remote code execution. This vulnerability is currently being exploited in the wild, and users are urged to update to version 23.9.8 or later immediately.
Severity
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HCWE-22CISA KEV
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
EPSS
Affects
connectwise:screenconnectTechnical description
ConnectWise ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior are affected by path-traversal vulnerability, which may allow an attacker the ability to execute remote code or directly impact confidential data or critical systems.
References
- https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass
- https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-1708
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/04/06/storm-1175-focuses-gaze-on-vulnerable-web-facing-assets-in-high-tempo-medusa-ransomware-operations/