CVE-2026-9089
ConnectWise Automate Agent Unvalidated Component Loading and Update Vulnerability
Description
The ConnectWise Automate™ Agent does not fully verify the authenticity of components obtained during plugin loading and self-update operations. This issue is addressed in Automate 2026.5.
INFO
Published Date :
May 21, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 22, 2026, 4:49 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
7d616e1a-3288-43b1-a0dd-0a65d3e70a49
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 7d616e1a-3288-43b1-a0dd-0a65d3e70a49 |
Solution
- Update ConnectWise Automate Agent to version 2026.5.
- Verify component authenticity checks are fully implemented.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-9089 has a 2 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-2026-9089.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/2026-05-21-connectwise-automate-bulletin | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-9089 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-9089
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).
Disclosures
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-9089 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-9089 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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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:connectwise:automate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.5 Added Reference Type ConnectWise: https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/2026-05-21-connectwise-automate-bulletin Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by 7d616e1a-3288-43b1-a0dd-0a65d3e70a49
May. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The ConnectWise Automate™ Agent does not fully verify the authenticity of components obtained during plugin loading and self-update operations. This issue is addressed in Automate 2026.5. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-494 Added Reference https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/2026-05-21-connectwise-automate-bulletin