CVE-2022-36781
MEDIUMDescription
ConnectWise ScreenConnect versions 22.6 and below contained a flaw allowing potential brute force attacks on custom access tokens due to inadequate rate-limiting controls in the default configuration. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access by repeatedly attempting access code combinations. ConnectWise has addressed this issue in later versions by implementing rate-limiting controls as a preventive measure against brute force attacks.
How to fix
Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Exploit Intelligence
Low risk: more likely to be exploited than 37% of all known CVEs.
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-307 vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2019-17240 | Critical | 9.8 | 40% | - | - |
| CVE-2023-29301 | High | 7.5 | 29% | - | - |
| CVE-2023-22960 | High | 7.5 | 28% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2020-15906 | Critical | 9.8 | 27% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2016-9361 | Critical | 9.8 | 20% | - | - |
| CVE-2024-39225 | Critical | 9.8 | 15% | - | - |
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