CVE-2024-1709: ConnectWise ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Published Feb 21, 2024
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Updated

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.

Other sources

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.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
ConnectWise ScreenConnect<23.9.8
ConnectWise ScreenConnect

Event History

Feb 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:18 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:20 PM
Feb 22, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:34 PM
Feb 27, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:13 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:53 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:26 PM
Feb 28, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:33 PM
Mar 4, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:14 PM
Mar 22, 2024
News Published
via The Register·10:02 PM
News Published
via The Register·10:06 PM
May 2, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:38 PM
Feb 12, 2025
News Published
via Dark Reading·05:00 PM
News Published
via The Register·05:00 PM
News Published
via Dark Reading·05:00 PM
Mar 13, 2025
News Published
via The Register·08:26 AM
May 29, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:12 PM
Sep 30, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:54 PM
Oct 30, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:01 PM
Apr 6, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:56 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1709?

CVE-2024-1709 has been rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for authentication bypass.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1709?

To fix CVE-2024-1709, upgrade ConnectWise ScreenConnect to version 23.9.8 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-1709 have on my system?

CVE-2024-1709 may allow unauthorized users to gain direct access to sensitive information and critical systems.

4

What versions of ConnectWise ScreenConnect are affected by CVE-2024-1709?

CVE-2024-1709 affects ConnectWise ScreenConnect versions 23.9.7 and earlier.

5

Is there any known exploitation of CVE-2024-1709?

Yes, CVE-2024-1709 is currently under active attack, highlighting the urgency of applying patches.

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