# CVE-2019-16514: An issue was discovered in ConnectWise Control (formerly known as ScreenConnect) 19.3.25270.7185.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-01-23 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

An issue was discovered in ConnectWise Control (formerly known as ScreenConnect) 19.3.25270.7185. The server allows remote code execution. Administrative users could upload an unsigned extension ZIP file containing executable code that is subsequently executed by the server.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://know.bishopfox.com/advisories
- https://know.bishopfox.com/advisories/connectwise-control
- https://blog.huntresslabs.com/validating-the-bishop-fox-findings-in-connectwise-control-9155eec36a34
- https://www.crn.com/news/managed-services/connectwise-control-msp-security-vulnerabilities-are-severe-bishop-fox
- https://www.crn.com/slide-shows/managed-services/connectwise-control-attack-chain-exploit-20-questions-for-security-researcher-bishop-fox

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