CVE-2024-1708

critical

Description

ConnectWise ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior are affected by path-traversal vulnerability, which may allow an attacker the ability to execute remote code or directly impact confidential data or critical systems.

References

https://thehackernews.com/2026/04/china-linked-storm-1175-exploits-zero.html

https://securityaffairs.com/190440/cyber-crime/fast-moving-storm-1175-uses-new-exploits-to-breach-networks-and-drop-medusa.html

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-links-medusa-ransomware-affiliate-to-zero-day-attacks/

https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/connectwise-hit-by-cyberattack-nation.html

https://securityaffairs.com/178442/hacking/connectwise-cyberattack-sophisticated-nation-state-actor.html

https://arcticwolf.com/resources/blog-uk/arctic-wolf-observes-campaign-exploiting-simplehelp-rmm-software-initial-access/

https://securelist.com/vulnerability-report-q1-2024/112554/

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/screenconnect-flaws-exploited-to-drop-new-toddleshark-malware/

https://securityaffairs.com/159640/cyber-crime/black-basta-bl00dy-ransomware-connectwise-screenconnect.html

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/b/threat-actor-groups-including-black-basta-are-exploiting-recent-.html

https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/connectwise-screenconnect-hardening-remediation

https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass

https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2024-02-21

Updated: 2024-02-22

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 8.4

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: High

CVSS v4

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Severity: Critical

EPSS

EPSS: 0.52122

Vulnerability Watch

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