CVE-2024-1708: Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (“path traversal”)
High · CVSS 8.4 (CVSS 3.1)KEV known exploitedEPSS 95.4%, 100th percentilePublished Updated Assigner: cisa-cg
In CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: ConnectWise ScreenConnect Path Traversal Vulnerability.
Added , federal remediation due . Known ransomware use: Known.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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.
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H · CWE-22
Status incidents that name it
No tracked status incident names this CVE.
Affected vendors and products
ConnectWise: ScreenConnect
References
- CVE record on cve.org (opens in new tab)
- NVD entry (opens in new tab)
- www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 (opens in new tab)
- www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authen… (opens in new tab)
- CVE records from the CVE Program (cve.org). CVE® is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. (opens in new tab)
- This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. (opens in new tab)
- Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog from CISA. (opens in new tab)
- EPSS scores from FIRST (Exploit Prediction Scoring System). (opens in new tab)