CVE-2024-1709
CRITICALCISA KEVEPSS 100th pctlDescription
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.
How to fix
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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:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 100% of all known CVEs.
ConnectWise ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker with network access to the management interface to create a new, administrator-level account on affected devices.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2024-02-29
Associated with ransomware campaigns
References
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| CVE-2024-27198 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
| CVE-2025-4427 | Medium | 5.3 | 100% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2024-55591 | Critical | 9.8 | 98% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
| CVE-2023-46747 | Critical | 9.8 | 97% | KEV + Ransom | - |
| CVE-2026-23760 | Critical | 9.8 | 96% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2026-02-26.