Overview
ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker with network access to the management interface to create a new, administrator-level account on affected devices.
https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1709
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2024-1709 |
| Vendor / Product | ConnectWise — ScreenConnect |
| NVD Published | 2024-02-21 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2026-02-26 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 10 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | CRITICAL |
| CWE | CWE-288 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2024-02-22 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2024-02-29 |
| Known Ransomware Use | ⚠️ Yes |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2024-02-29.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2024-02-22 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2024-02-29 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2024-1709 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |