ConnectWise ScreenConnect Improper Privilege Management and Missing Authorization Vulnerability (CVE-2026-84869)
Severity: critical · Patch status: unknown · Since 2026-09-11 · CVE-2026-84869
ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains both an improper privilege management and missing authorization vulnerability that may allow an attacker to transfer and execute files through an active remote session without authorization or host confirmation. CISA added CVE-2026-84869 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Sep 11, 2026, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Sep 14, 2026 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
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