CVE-2022-36781
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CVE-2022-36781 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. ConnectWise ScreenConnect versions 22.6 and below contained a flaw allowing potential brute force attacks on custom access tokens due to inadequate rate-limiting controls in the default configuration. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access by repeatedly attempting access code combinations. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ConnectWise ScreenConnect versions 22.6 and below contained a flaw allowing potential brute force attacks on custom access tokens due to inadequate rate-limiting controls in the default configuration. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access by repeatedly attempting access code combinations. ConnectWise has addressed this issue in later versions by implementing rate-limiting controls as a preventive measure against brute force attacks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Connectwise | Screenconnect | < 22.7 |
References
- https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisoriesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisoriesThird Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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