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CVE-2024-1709

10.0 · CRITICALActively Exploited

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 inf…

Published Feb 21, 2024CWE-288EPSS 99.98%

Overview

CVE-2024-1709 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 21, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/18870GitHubgithub.com/watchtowrlabs/connectwise-screenconnect_auth-bypass-add-user-pocReftechcrunch.com/2024/02/21/researchers-warn-high-risk-connectwise-flaw-under-attack-is-embarrassingly-easy-to-exploit/Refwww.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/connectwise-urges-screenconnect-admins-to-patch-critical-rce-flaw/Refwww.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8Refwww.horizon3.ai/attack-research/red-team/connectwise-screenconnect-auth-bypass-deep-dive/Refwww.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypassRefwww.huntress.com/blog/detection-guidance-for-connectwise-cwe-288-2Refwww.huntress.com/blog/vulnerability-reproduced-immediately-patch-screenconnect-23-9-8Refwww.securityweek.com/connectwise-confirms-screenconnect-flaw-under-active-exploitation/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1709?

CVE-2024-1709 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 21, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-1709?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-1709?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-1709?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-1709 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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