CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-47256

First published: Thu Feb 01 2024(Updated: )

ConnectWise ScreenConnect through 23.8.4 allows local users to connect to arbitrary relay servers via implicit trust of proxy settings

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ConnectWise
ConnectWise Control<23.8.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-47256?

    CVE-2023-47256 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on local user connections to arbitrary relay servers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-47256?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-47256, update ConnectWise ScreenConnect to version 23.8.5 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-47256?

    CVE-2023-47256 affects users of ConnectWise ScreenConnect versions prior to 23.8.5 and potentially local users of ConnectWise Automate.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2023-47256?

    CVE-2023-47256 involves an implicit trust of proxy settings, allowing local users to connect to arbitrary relay servers.

  • Is CVE-2023-47256 actively being exploited?

    As of the latest reports, there is no indication that CVE-2023-47256 is actively being exploited in the wild.

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