CVE-2024-1708
ConnectWise ScreenConnect Path Traversal Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 21, 2024, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 28, 2026, 9:44 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.
ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains a path traversal vulnerability which could allow an attacker to execute remote code or directly impact confidential data and critical systems.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Unknown
https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1708
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade to ConnectWise ScreenConnect Service version 23.9.8 or later
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-1708 has a 11 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-1708.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-1708 | US Government Resource Third Party Advisory |
| 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 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-1708 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-1708
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Breach intelligence notes: structured YAML records of breach reports, advisories, and cyber incidents
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CVE-2024-1709 ConnectWise ScreenConnect auth bypass patch WORK 2.0
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-1708 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-1708 Types: Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: 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/ Types: Technical Description -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-1708 Added Reference 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/ -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Apr. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Date Added 2026-04-28 Added Due Date 2026-05-12 Added 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. Added Vulnerability Name ConnectWise ScreenConnect Path Traversal Vulnerability -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 Added Reference https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass -
CVE Modified by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 22, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 No Types Assigned https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass No Types Assigned https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-22 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:connectwise:screenconnect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 23.9.8 -
CVE Modified by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Feb. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass [No types assigned] -
CVE Received by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Feb. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added Reference Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 [No types assigned] Added CWE Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government CWE-22 Added CVSS V3.1 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H