CVE-2024-1709: Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel
Critical · CVSS 10.0 (CVSS 3.1)KEV known exploitedEPSS 100.0%, 100th percentilePublished Updated Assigner: cisa-cg
In CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: ConnectWise ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass Vulnerability.
Added , federal remediation due . Known ransomware use: Known.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description
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.
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H · CWE-288
Status incidents that name it
No tracked status incident names this CVE.
Affected vendors and products
connectwise: screenconnectConnectWise: ScreenConnect
References
- CVE record on cve.org (opens in new tab)
- NVD entry (opens in new tab)
- github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/18870 (opens in new tab)
- github.com/watchtowrlabs/connectwise-screenconnect_auth-bypass-add-user-poc (opens in new tab)
- techcrunch.com/2024/02/21/researchers-warn-high-risk-connectwise-flaw-under-attack-i… (opens in new tab)
- www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/connectwise-urges-screenconnect-admins-to-patch-critica… (opens in new tab)
- www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 (opens in new tab)
- www.horizon3.ai/attack-research/red-team/connectwise-screenconnect-auth-bypass-deep-d… (opens in new tab)
- www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authen… (opens in new tab)
- www.huntress.com/blog/detection-guidance-for-connectwise-cwe-288-2 (opens in new tab)
- www.huntress.com/blog/vulnerability-reproduced-immediately-patch-screenconnect-23-9-8 (opens in new tab)
- www.securityweek.com/connectwise-confirms-screenconnect-flaw-under-active-exploitation/ (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)