ConnectWise ScreenConnect <23.9.7 Auth Bypass via Alternate Channel
CVE-2024-1709 Published on February 21, 2024
Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel
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.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This ConnectWise ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. 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.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by February 29, 2024: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-1709 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors in an automatable fashion. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
A product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-1709
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Affected Versions
ConnectWise ScreenConnect:- Before and including 23.9.7 is affected.
- Before and including 23.9.7 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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