Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel
Affects self-hosted (on-premise) ScreenConnect instances running version 23.9.7 and earlier. Fixed in ScreenConnect 23.9.8.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 23.9.8
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
ConnectWise ScreenConnect, a remote access and support software product, is affected by this vulnerability. An attacker could potentially bypass authentication and gain direct access to confidential information or critical systems.
Summarized by anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5. Verify details against the original sources.
Read the original 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.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- ConnectWise ScreenConnect
through 23.9.7
References 10
huntress.com
bleepingcomputer.com
GitHub · watchtowrlabs/connectwise-screenconnect_auth-bypass-add-user-poc
GitHub · rapid7/metasploit-framework
techcrunch.com
Questions about CVE-2024-1709
What does this mean?
A flaw lets authentication be bypassed through an alternate path, so a bad actor could act as a system admin, create admin accounts, delete other users, and take over the ScreenConnect instance.Source: connectwise.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The listed range covers ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and all earlier versions, limited to self-hosted (on-premise) instances. To check a server, look up its installed ScreenConnect version and compare it with 23.9.7.Source: connectwise.com
What should I do about it?
Update self-hosted ScreenConnect servers to version 23.9.8, which the vendor says should be applied immediately. No workaround is listed.Source: connectwise.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-02-22, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data