CVE-2024-1709 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-1709: Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel

Vendor Connectwise
Product ScreenConnect
Weakness CWE-288
KEV Status Known Exploited
Ransomware Used in campaigns
Published February 21, 2024
Last update October 21, 2025
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CVSS base score

10.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

ConnectWise ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior are affected by an Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability, which may allow an attacker direct access to confidential information or critical systems.

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA Required Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

February 21, 2024 CVE published
October 21, 2025 Record updated