8.1
CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-47257: Code Injection

First published: Thu Feb 01 2024(Updated: )

ConnectWise ScreenConnect through 23.8.4 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to achieve remote code execution via crafted messages.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ConnectWise Automate
ConnectWise ScreenConnect<23.8.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-47257?

    CVE-2023-47257 has a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution by man-in-the-middle attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-47257?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-47257, upgrade to the latest version of ConnectWise ScreenConnect that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-47257?

    CVE-2023-47257 affects ConnectWise ScreenConnect versions up to 23.8.4 and ConnectWise Automate without specified versions.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2023-47257 enable?

    CVE-2023-47257 allows man-in-the-middle attacks that can lead to remote code execution.

  • Is there a specific patch for CVE-2023-47257?

    Yes, there is a patch included in the latest updates for ConnectWise ScreenConnect to fix CVE-2023-47257.

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