CVE-2026-84869
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CVE-2026-84869 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A condition in the ScreenConnect client may allow files to be transferred and executed through an active remote session without authorization or Host confirmation in certain circumstances. ScreenConnect servers are not impacted.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A condition in the ScreenConnect client may allow files to be transferred and executed through an active remote session without authorization or Host confirmation in certain circumstances. ScreenConnect servers are not impacted.
Metrics
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 | < 26.6.5.9742 |
References
- https://github.com/ConnectWise-Advisories/Disclosures/tree/main/CVE-2026-84869Third Party Advisory
- https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/advisoriesVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-84869US Government Resource
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/rogue-screenconnect-installationsThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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