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CVE-2024-1709

Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel

Published: Feb 21, 2024Updated: Feb 26, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-288
10.0CRITICAL
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
100.0%
Top 0.0%
CISA KEV
Active Exploitation
Since Feb 22, 2024
Exploits
3 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
Nuclei · OpenVAS

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.

No summary for this CVE yet.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:CC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:CScope
Changed
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-288NVD-CWE-Other

Affected Products

ConnectWise, LLC.
commercial·USaka ConnectWise, automate, control, screenconnect
ScreenConnectSaaS
Enterprise Software / itsm-monitoring
ConnectWise ScreenConnectMixed
Enterprise Software / itsm-monitoring
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Exploitability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Feb 22, 2024
Remediation due:Feb 29, 2024
Ransomware:Known ransomware use

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

3 exploit sources identified

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References

https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8
connectwise.com
https://www.huntress.com/blog/vulnerability-reproduced-immediately-patch-screenconnect-23-9-8
huntress.com
https://www.huntress.com/blog/detection-guidance-for-connectwise-cwe-288-2
huntress.com
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