CVE-2024-1709 (GCVE-0-2024-1709)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-02-21 15:36 – Updated: 2025-10-21 23:05
VLAI
Title
Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel
Summary
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.
Severity
10 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: active Automatable: yes Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-02-24 05:00 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-288 - Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel
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Vendor Product Version
ConnectWise ScreenConnect Affected: 0 , ≤ 23.9.7 (custom)
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connectwise screenconnect Affected: 0 , ≤ 23.9.7 (custom)
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