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CVE-2024-1709 Detail

Current 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.


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URL Source(s) Tag(s)
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/18870 CVE, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government Issue Tracking  Patch  Third Party Advisory 
https://github.com/watchtowrlabs/connectwise-screenconnect_auth-bypass-add-user-poc CVE, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government Exploit  Third Party Advisory 
https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/21/researchers-warn-high-risk-connectwise-flaw-under-attack-is-embarrassingly-easy-to-exploit/ CVE, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government Press/Media Coverage  Third Party Advisory 
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/connectwise-urges-screenconnect-admins-to-patch-critical-rce-flaw/ CVE, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government Press/Media Coverage  Third Party Advisory 
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-1709 CISA-ADP US Government Resource 
https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 CVE, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government Vendor Advisory 
https://www.horizon3.ai/attack-research/red-team/connectwise-screenconnect-auth-bypass-deep-dive/ CVE, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government Third Party Advisory 
https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass CVE, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government Exploit  Third Party Advisory 
https://www.huntress.com/blog/detection-guidance-for-connectwise-cwe-288-2 CVE, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government Exploit  Third Party Advisory 
https://www.huntress.com/blog/vulnerability-reproduced-immediately-patch-screenconnect-23-9-8 CVE, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government Third Party Advisory 
https://www.securityweek.com/connectwise-confirms-screenconnect-flaw-under-active-exploitation/ CVE, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government Press/Media Coverage  Third Party Advisory 

This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name Date Added Due Date Required Action
ConnectWise ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass Vulnerability 02/22/2024 02/29/2024 Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
NVD-CWE-Other Other cwe source acceptance level NIST  
CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2024-1709
NVD Published Date:
02/21/2024
NVD Last Modified:
02/25/2026
Source:
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government