Path Traversal in Connectwise Screenconnect
CVE-2024-1708
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.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.862 (99.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Connectwise Screenconnect — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
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.
Known ransomware campaign use: yes.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 (Vendor Advisory)
- 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource, Third Party Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Technical Description)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-1708?
- CVE-2024-1708 is a high-severity vulnerability in Connectwise Screenconnect, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2024-02-21.
- How severe is CVE-2024-1708?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-1708 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2024-1708 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2026-04-28), indicating it is being actively exploited. 13 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.