connectwise screenconnect CVE-2024-1709 is a vulnerability in Connectwise Screenconnect
Published on February 21, 2024

ConnectWise ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior are affected by an Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability, which may allow an attacker direct access to confidential information or critical systems.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Known Exploited Vulnerability

This ConnectWise ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker with network access to the management interface to create a new, administrator-level account on affected devices.

The following remediation steps are recommended / required by February 29, 2024: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2024-1709 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. It has the highest possible exploitability rating (3.9). The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.


Products Associated with CVE-2024-1709

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