CVE-2024-1708Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (“path traversal”)
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CISA lists it as known exploited since Apr 28, 2026; federal agencies had to remediate by May 12, 2026, and it is known to be used in ransomware. Treat that date as your deadline.
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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.
- CVSS
- 8.4 HIGH (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-22
- Known exploited
- Added to CISA KEV Apr 28, 2026; federal remediation due May 12, 2026; known ransomware useApply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- 95.44% (percentile 100)
- Assigned by
- cisa-cg
- NVD analysis
- Analyzed
- Record last updated
- Aug 4, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
ConnectWise ScreenConnect connectwise:screenconnect (from the name) | through 23.9.7; fixed at 23.9.8 | CNA record |
connectwise screenconnect connectwise:screenconnect | before 23.9.8 | NVD |
References
- https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8vendor-advisory
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypassexploit, third-party-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-1708third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/04/06/storm-1175-focuses-gaze-on-vulnerable-web-facing-assets-in-high-tempo-medusa-ransomware-operations/technical-description
The CVE record on cve.org NVD's entry
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