CVE-2024-1708

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

Published 21 Feb 2024 · updated 17 Jun 2026 · Analyzed

8.4 High · CVSS 3.1, NVD

Exploited in the wild

CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 28 Apr 2026, with a remediation deadline of 12 May 2026 for US federal agencies. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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

www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 · Vendor Advisory
www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass · Exploit, Third Party Advisory
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-1708 · Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
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