CVE-2023-47256: Medium severity ConnectWise Automate vulnerability

Published Feb 1, 2024
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Updated

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

Affected Software

2 affected components
ConnectWise Automate
ConnectWise ScreenConnect<23.8.5

Event History

Feb 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-47256?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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