CVE-2024-1708 HIGH

CVE-2024-1708: Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (“path traversal”)

Vendor Connectwise
Product ScreenConnect
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
KEV Status Known Exploited
Ransomware Used in campaigns
Published February 21, 2024
Last update April 29, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA 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.

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

February 21, 2024 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated