CVE-2024-1709
Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel
CVSS Score
10.0
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
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.
| CWE | CWE-288 |
| Vendor | connectwise |
| Product | screenconnect |
| Published | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Last Updated | Oct 21, 2025 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Affected Versions
ConnectWise / ScreenConnect
0 ≤ 23.9.7
References
connectwise.com: https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 huntress.com: https://www.huntress.com/blog/vulnerability-reproduced-immediately-patch-screenconnect-23-9-8 huntress.com: https://www.huntress.com/blog/detection-guidance-for-connectwise-cwe-288-2 bleepingcomputer.com: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/connectwise-urges-screenconnect-admins-to-patch-critical-rce-flaw/ github.com: https://github.com/watchtowrlabs/connectwise-screenconnect_auth-bypass-add-user-poc github.com: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/18870 horizon3.ai: https://www.horizon3.ai/attack-research/red-team/connectwise-screenconnect-auth-bypass-deep-dive/ techcrunch.com: https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/21/researchers-warn-high-risk-connectwise-flaw-under-attack-is-embarrassingly-easy-to-exploit/ securityweek.com: https://www.securityweek.com/connectwise-confirms-screenconnect-flaw-under-active-exploitation/ huntress.com: https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass cisa.gov: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-1709