CVE-2024-1709
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CVE-2024-1709 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Connectwise | Screenconnect | < 23.9.8 |
References
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/18870Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/watchtowrlabs/connectwise-screenconnect_auth-bypass-add-user-pocExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/21/researchers-warn-high-risk-connectwise-flaw-under-attack-is-embarrassingly-easy-to-exploit/Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/connectwise-urges-screenconnect-admins-to-patch-critical-rce-flaw/Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypassExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/detection-guidance-for-connectwise-cwe-288-2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityweek.com/connectwise-confirms-screenconnect-flaw-under-active-exploitation/Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/18870Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/watchtowrlabs/connectwise-screenconnect_auth-bypass-add-user-pocExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/21/researchers-warn-high-risk-connectwise-flaw-under-attack-is-embarrassingly-easy-to-exploit/Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/connectwise-urges-screenconnect-admins-to-patch-critical-rce-flaw/Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypassExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/detection-guidance-for-connectwise-cwe-288-2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityweek.com/connectwise-confirms-screenconnect-flaw-under-active-exploitation/Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-1709US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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