ConnectWise ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2024-1709)
Severity: critical · Patch status: patched · Since 2024-02-22 · CVE-2024-1709
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 added CVE-2024-1709 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Feb 22, 2024, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild. CISA reports known use in ransomware campaigns.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Feb 29, 2024 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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